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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.19, 9,055.54 and 2,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.19, 9,055.54 and 2,143.09 is: 3,213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.19 : 9,055.54 = 2,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.19/9,055.54 = 2,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.19x = 9,055.54 × 2,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.19x = 19,406,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,406,837.22/6,039.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.48

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