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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.30, 9,028.26 and 2,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.30, 9,028.26 and 2,122.74 is: 3,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.30 : 9,028.26 = 2,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.30/9,028.26 = 2,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.30x = 9,028.26 × 2,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.30x = 19,164,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164,648.63/6,018.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.40

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