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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.99, 9,049.20 and 2,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.99, 9,049.20 and 2,135.89 is: 3,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.99 : 9,049.20 = 2,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.99/9,049.20 = 2,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.99x = 9,049.20 × 2,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.99x = 19,328,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328,095.79/6,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.27

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