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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.76, 9,050.28 and 2,085.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.76, 9,050.28 and 2,085.18 is: 3,126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.76 : 9,050.28 = 2,085.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.76/9,050.28 = 2,085.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.76x = 9,050.28 × 2,085.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.76x = 18,871,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,871,462.85/6,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.61

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