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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.46, 9,036.96 and 2,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.46, 9,036.96 and 2,129.44 is: 3,194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.46 : 9,036.96 = 2,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.46/9,036.96 = 2,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.46x = 9,036.96 × 2,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.46x = 19,243,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243,664.10/6,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.26

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