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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.54, 9,050.96 and 2,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.54, 9,050.96 and 2,086.08 is: 3,128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.54 : 9,050.96 = 2,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.54/9,050.96 = 2,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.54x = 9,050.96 × 2,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.54x = 18,881,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,881,026.64/6,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.31

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