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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.94, 9,061.13 and 2,144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.94, 9,061.13 and 2,144.65 is: 3,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.94 : 9,061.13 = 2,144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.94/9,061.13 = 2,144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.94x = 9,061.13 × 2,144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.94x = 19,432,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,432,952.45/6,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.41

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