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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.94, 9,041.95 and 2,132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.94, 9,041.95 and 2,132.34 is: 3,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.94 : 9,041.95 = 2,132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.94/9,041.95 = 2,132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.94x = 9,041.95 × 2,132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.94x = 19,280,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280,511.66/6,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.52

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