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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.92, 9,024.64 and 2,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.92, 9,024.64 and 2,121.28 is: 3,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.92 : 9,024.64 = 2,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.92/9,024.64 = 2,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.92x = 9,024.64 × 2,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.92x = 19,143,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143,788.34/6,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.13

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