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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.12, 9,046.80 and 2,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.12, 9,046.80 and 2,137.26 is: 3,206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.12 : 9,046.80 = 2,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.12/9,046.80 = 2,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.12x = 9,046.80 × 2,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.12x = 19,335,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335,363.77/6,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.46

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