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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.86, 9,039.94 and 2,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.86, 9,039.94 and 2,131.36 is: 3,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.86 : 9,039.94 = 2,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.86/9,039.94 = 2,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.86x = 9,039.94 × 2,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.86x = 19,267,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,267,366.52/6,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.39

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