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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.02, 9,042.84 and 2,131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.02, 9,042.84 and 2,131.11 is: 3,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.02 : 9,042.84 = 2,131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.02/9,042.84 = 2,131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.02x = 9,042.84 × 2,131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.02x = 19,271,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,271,286.75/6,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.95

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