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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.52, 9,210.24 and 2,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.52, 9,210.24 and 2,036.48 is: 3,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.52 : 9,210.24 = 2,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.52/9,210.24 = 2,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.52x = 9,210.24 × 2,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.52x = 18,756,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756,469.56/6,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.04

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