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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.30, 9,041.40 and 2,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.30, 9,041.40 and 2,131.20 is: 3,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.30 : 9,041.40 = 2,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.30/9,041.40 = 2,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.30x = 9,041.40 × 2,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.30x = 19,269,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269,031.68/6,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.96

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