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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.28, 9,046.56 and 2,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.28, 9,046.56 and 2,136.96 is: 3,203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.28 : 9,046.56 = 2,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.28/9,046.56 = 2,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.28x = 9,046.56 × 2,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.28x = 19,332,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,136.86/6,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.19

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