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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.24, 9,043.72 and 2,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.24, 9,043.72 and 2,133.68 is: 3,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.24 : 9,043.72 = 2,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.24/9,043.72 = 2,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.24x = 9,043.72 × 2,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.24x = 19,296,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,296,404.49/6,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.47

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