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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.96, 9,049.68 and 2,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.96, 9,049.68 and 2,139.24 is: 3,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.96 : 9,049.68 = 2,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.96/9,049.68 = 2,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.96x = 9,049.68 × 2,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.96x = 19,359,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,437.44/6,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.82

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