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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.97, 9,053.23 and 2,087.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.97, 9,053.23 and 2,087.21 is: 3,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.97 : 9,053.23 = 2,087.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.97/9,053.23 = 2,087.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.97x = 9,053.23 × 2,087.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.97x = 18,895,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,895,992.19/6,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.05

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