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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.48, 9,042.72 and 2,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.48, 9,042.72 and 2,131.92 is: 3,198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.48 : 9,042.72 = 2,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.48/9,042.72 = 2,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.48x = 9,042.72 × 2,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.48x = 19,278,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278,355.62/6,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.41

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