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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.57, 9,043.80 and 2,132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.57, 9,043.80 and 2,132.11 is: 3,198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.57 : 9,043.80 = 2,132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.57/9,043.80 = 2,132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.57x = 9,043.80 × 2,132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.57x = 19,282,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282,376.42/6,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.50

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