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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.24, 9,040.72 and 2,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.24, 9,040.72 and 2,131.68 is: 3,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.24 : 9,040.72 = 2,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.24/9,040.72 = 2,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.24x = 9,040.72 × 2,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.24x = 19,271,922.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,271,922.01/6,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.47

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