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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.98, 9,054.90 and 2,087.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.98, 9,054.90 and 2,087.87 is: 3,131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.98 : 9,054.90 = 2,087.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.98/9,054.90 = 2,087.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.98x = 9,054.90 × 2,087.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.98x = 18,905,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,905,454.06/6,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.61

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