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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.56, 9,061.15 and 2,145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.56, 9,061.15 and 2,145.27 is: 3,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.56 : 9,061.15 = 2,145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.56/9,061.15 = 2,145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.56x = 9,061.15 × 2,145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.56x = 19,438,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,613.26/6,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.02

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