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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.22, 9,024.93 and 2,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.22, 9,024.93 and 2,120.72 is: 3,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.22 : 9,024.93 = 2,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.22/9,024.93 = 2,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.22x = 9,024.93 × 2,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.22x = 19,139,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139,304.42/6,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.76

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