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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.20, 9,050.08 and 2,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.20, 9,050.08 and 2,138 is: 3,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.20 : 9,050.08 = 2,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.20/9,050.08 = 2,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.20x = 9,050.08 × 2,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.20x = 19,349,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,349,071.04/6,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.10

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