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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.96, 9,043.17 and 2,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.96, 9,043.17 and 2,135.10 is: 3,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.96 : 9,043.17 = 2,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.96/9,043.17 = 2,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.96x = 9,043.17 × 2,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.96x = 19,308,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308,098.17/6,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.09

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