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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.30, 9,039.78 and 2,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.30, 9,039.78 and 2,131.74 is: 3,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.30 : 9,039.78 = 2,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.30/9,039.78 = 2,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.30x = 9,039.78 × 2,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.30x = 19,270,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,460.62/6,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.20

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