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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.98, 9,053.40 and 2,086.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.98, 9,053.40 and 2,086.87 is: 3,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.98 : 9,053.40 = 2,086.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.98/9,053.40 = 2,086.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.98x = 9,053.40 × 2,086.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.98x = 18,893,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,268.86/6,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.11

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