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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.97, 9,056.82 and 2,141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.97, 9,056.82 and 2,141.37 is: 3,212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.97 : 9,056.82 = 2,141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.97/9,056.82 = 2,141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.97x = 9,056.82 × 2,141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.97x = 19,394,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,002.64/6,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.54

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