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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.77, 9,059.31 and 2,144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.77, 9,059.31 and 2,144.25 is: 3,215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.77 : 9,059.31 = 2,144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.77/9,059.31 = 2,144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.77x = 9,059.31 × 2,144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.77x = 19,425,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,425.47/6,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.72

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