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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.64, 9,042.14 and 2,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.64, 9,042.14 and 2,132.44 is: 3,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.64 : 9,042.14 = 2,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.64/9,042.14 = 2,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.64x = 9,042.14 × 2,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.64x = 19,281,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,281,821.02/6,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.90

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