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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.61, 9,042.56 and 2,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.61, 9,042.56 and 2,133.12 is: 3,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.61 : 9,042.56 = 2,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.61/9,042.56 = 2,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.61x = 9,042.56 × 2,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.61x = 19,288,854.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,854.92/6,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.02

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