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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.57, 9,054.59 and 2,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.57, 9,054.59 and 2,140.92 is: 3,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.57 : 9,054.59 = 2,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.57/9,054.59 = 2,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.57x = 9,054.59 × 2,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.57x = 19,385,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385,142.12/6,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.28

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