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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.88, 9,057.17 and 2,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.88, 9,057.17 and 2,088.22 is: 3,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.88 : 9,057.17 = 2,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.88/9,057.17 = 2,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.88x = 9,057.17 × 2,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.88x = 18,913,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,913,363.54/6,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.97

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