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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.76, 9,056.72 and 2,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.76, 9,056.72 and 2,088.84 is: 3,133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.76 : 9,056.72 = 2,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.76/9,056.72 = 2,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.76x = 9,056.72 × 2,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.76x = 18,918,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,918,039.00/6,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.81

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