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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.32, 9,027.72 and 2,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.32, 9,027.72 and 2,122.16 is: 3,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.32 : 9,027.72 = 2,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.32/9,027.72 = 2,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.32x = 9,027.72 × 2,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.32x = 19,158,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158,266.28/6,018.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.32

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