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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.40, 9,042.30 and 2,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.40, 9,042.30 and 2,134.56 is: 3,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.40 : 9,042.30 = 2,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.40/9,042.30 = 2,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.40x = 9,042.30 × 2,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.40x = 19,301,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301,331.89/6,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.26

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