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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.15, 9,044.42 and 2,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.15, 9,044.42 and 2,137.29 is: 3,205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.15 : 9,044.42 = 2,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.15/9,044.42 = 2,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.15x = 9,044.42 × 2,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.15x = 19,330,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330,537.74/6,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.65

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