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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.20, 9,037.68 and 2,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.20, 9,037.68 and 2,131.04 is: 3,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.20 : 9,037.68 = 2,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.20/9,037.68 = 2,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.20x = 9,037.68 × 2,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.20x = 19,259,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259,657.59/6,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.46

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