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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.32, 9,055.55 and 2,087.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.32, 9,055.55 and 2,087.98 is: 3,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.32 : 9,055.55 = 2,087.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.32/9,055.55 = 2,087.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.32x = 9,055.55 × 2,087.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.32x = 18,907,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,907,751.57/6,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.33

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