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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.06, 9,042.12 and 2,132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.06, 9,042.12 and 2,132.47 is: 3,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.06 : 9,042.12 = 2,132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.06/9,042.12 = 2,132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.06x = 9,042.12 × 2,132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.06x = 19,282,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282,049.64/6,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.72

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