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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.88, 9,054.98 and 2,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.88, 9,054.98 and 2,087 is: 3,130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.88 : 9,054.98 = 2,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.88/9,054.98 = 2,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.88x = 9,054.98 × 2,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.88x = 18,897,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897,743.26/6,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.90

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