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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.21, 9,040.41 and 2,131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.21, 9,040.41 and 2,131.11 is: 3,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.21 : 9,040.41 = 2,131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.21/9,040.41 = 2,131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.21x = 9,040.41 × 2,131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.21x = 19,266,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,266,108.16/6,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.52

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