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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.70, 9,045.93 and 2,136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.70, 9,045.93 and 2,136.54 is: 3,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.70 : 9,045.93 = 2,136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.70/9,045.93 = 2,136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.70x = 9,045.93 × 2,136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.70x = 19,326,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,991.28/6,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.71

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