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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.94, 9,040.14 and 2,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.94, 9,040.14 and 2,131.38 is: 3,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.94 : 9,040.14 = 2,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.94/9,040.14 = 2,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.94x = 9,040.14 × 2,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.94x = 19,267,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267,973.59/6,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.97

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