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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.26, 9,043.25 and 2,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.26, 9,043.25 and 2,134.76 is: 3,200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.26 : 9,043.25 = 2,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.26/9,043.25 = 2,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.26x = 9,043.25 × 2,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.26x = 19,305,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305,112.48/6,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.84

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