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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.42, 9,048.92 and 2,137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.42, 9,048.92 and 2,137.05 is: 3,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.42 : 9,048.92 = 2,137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.42/9,048.92 = 2,137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.42x = 9,048.92 × 2,137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.42x = 19,337,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,983.80/6,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.14

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