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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.80, 9,048.96 and 2,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.80, 9,048.96 and 2,137.04 is: 3,205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.80 : 9,048.96 = 2,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.80/9,048.96 = 2,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.80x = 9,048.96 × 2,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.80x = 19,337,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,989.48/6,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.47

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