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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.88, 9,055.67 and 2,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.88, 9,055.67 and 2,087.22 is: 3,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.88 : 9,055.67 = 2,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.88/9,055.67 = 2,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.88x = 9,055.67 × 2,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.88x = 18,901,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,901,165.10/6,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.47

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