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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.57, 9,056.61 and 2,141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.57, 9,056.61 and 2,141.28 is: 3,212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.57 : 9,056.61 = 2,141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.57/9,056.61 = 2,141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.57x = 9,056.61 × 2,141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.57x = 19,392,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392,737.86/6,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.54

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