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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.80, 9,042.96 and 2,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.80, 9,042.96 and 2,133.04 is: 3,199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.80 : 9,042.96 = 2,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.80/9,042.96 = 2,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.80x = 9,042.96 × 2,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.80x = 19,288,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,995.40/6,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.48

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