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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.84, 9,039.96 and 2,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.84, 9,039.96 and 2,135.76 is: 3,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.84 : 9,039.96 = 2,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.84/9,039.96 = 2,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.84x = 9,039.96 × 2,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.84x = 19,307,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307,184.97/6,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.82

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