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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.14, 6,056.60 and 2,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.14, 6,056.60 and 2,187.21 is: 3,282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.14 : 6,056.60 = 2,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.14/6,056.60 = 2,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.14x = 6,056.60 × 2,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.14x = 13,247,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247,045.15/4,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.11

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