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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.77, 9,054.18 and 2,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.77, 9,054.18 and 2,143.26 is: 3,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.77 : 9,054.18 = 2,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.77/9,054.18 = 2,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.77x = 9,054.18 × 2,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.77x = 19,405,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405,461.83/6,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.95

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