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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.44, 9,057.96 and 2,143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.44, 9,057.96 and 2,143.15 is: 3,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.44 : 9,057.96 = 2,143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.44/9,057.96 = 2,143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.44x = 9,057.96 × 2,143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.44x = 19,412,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412,544.33/6,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.83

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