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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.22, 9,056.34 and 2,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.22, 9,056.34 and 2,141.76 is: 3,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.22 : 9,056.34 = 2,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.22/9,056.34 = 2,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.22x = 9,056.34 × 2,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.22x = 19,396,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396,506.76/6,038.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.29

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