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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.96, 9,197.52 and 2,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.96, 9,197.52 and 2,028 is: 3,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.96 : 9,197.52 = 2,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.96/9,197.52 = 2,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.96x = 9,197.52 × 2,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.96x = 18,652,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652,570.56/6,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.37

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