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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.63, 9,056.10 and 2,087.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.63, 9,056.10 and 2,087.75 is: 3,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.63 : 9,056.10 = 2,087.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.63/9,056.10 = 2,087.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.63x = 9,056.10 × 2,087.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.63x = 18,906,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906,827.49/6,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.02

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