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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.82, 9,029.52 and 2,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.82, 9,029.52 and 2,124.14 is: 3,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.82 : 9,029.52 = 2,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.82/9,029.52 = 2,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.82x = 9,029.52 × 2,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.82x = 19,179,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179,964.61/6,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.14

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