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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.88, 9,046.34 and 2,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.88, 9,046.34 and 2,135.40 is: 3,203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.88 : 9,046.34 = 2,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.88/9,046.34 = 2,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.88x = 9,046.34 × 2,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.88x = 19,317,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,554.44/6,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.11

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