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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.74, 9,059.13 and 2,143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.74, 9,059.13 and 2,143.64 is: 3,215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.74 : 9,059.13 = 2,143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.74/9,059.13 = 2,143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.74x = 9,059.13 × 2,143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.74x = 19,419,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,513.43/6,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.29

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