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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.35, 9,121.01 and 2,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.35, 9,121.01 and 2,750 is: 4,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.35 : 9,121.01 = 2,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.35/9,121.01 = 2,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.35x = 9,121.01 × 2,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.35x = 25,082,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,777.50/6,085.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.83

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