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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.22, 9,055.70 and 2,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.22, 9,055.70 and 2,140.62 is: 3,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.22 : 9,055.70 = 2,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.22/9,055.70 = 2,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.22x = 9,055.70 × 2,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.22x = 19,384,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,812.53/6,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.42

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