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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.35, 9,044.98 and 2,131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.35, 9,044.98 and 2,131.61 is: 3,198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.35 : 9,044.98 = 2,131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.35/9,044.98 = 2,131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.35x = 9,044.98 × 2,131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.35x = 19,280,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280,319.26/6,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.81

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