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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.36, 9,027.44 and 2,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.36, 9,027.44 and 2,122.60 is: 3,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.36 : 9,027.44 = 2,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.36/9,027.44 = 2,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.36x = 9,027.44 × 2,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.36x = 19,161,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,644.14/6,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.92

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