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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.32, 9,026.14 and 2,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.32, 9,026.14 and 2,120.84 is: 3,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.32 : 9,026.14 = 2,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.32/9,026.14 = 2,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.32x = 9,026.14 × 2,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.32x = 19,142,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,142,998.76/6,017.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.32

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