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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.56, 9,059.65 and 2,144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.56, 9,059.65 and 2,144.27 is: 3,216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.56 : 9,059.65 = 2,144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.56/9,059.65 = 2,144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.56x = 9,059.65 × 2,144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.56x = 19,426,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,352.99/6,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.52

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