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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.23, 9,046.55 and 2,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.23, 9,046.55 and 2,137.37 is: 3,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.23 : 9,046.55 = 2,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.23/9,046.55 = 2,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.23x = 9,046.55 × 2,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.23x = 19,335,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335,768.65/6,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.48

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