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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.36, 9,039.18 and 2,130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.36, 9,039.18 and 2,130.86 is: 3,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.36 : 9,039.18 = 2,130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.36/9,039.18 = 2,130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.36x = 9,039.18 × 2,130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.36x = 19,261,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261,181.90/6,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.62

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