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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.02, 9,040.56 and 2,131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.02, 9,040.56 and 2,131.43 is: 3,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.02 : 9,040.56 = 2,131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.02/9,040.56 = 2,131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.02x = 9,040.56 × 2,131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.02x = 19,269,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269,320.80/6,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.16

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