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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.04, 9,057.96 and 2,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.04, 9,057.96 and 2,091 is: 3,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.04 : 9,057.96 = 2,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.04/9,057.96 = 2,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.04x = 9,057.96 × 2,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.04x = 18,940,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940,194.36/6,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.25

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