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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.26, 9,031.92 and 2,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.26, 9,031.92 and 2,125.06 is: 3,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.26 : 9,031.92 = 2,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.26/9,031.92 = 2,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.26x = 9,031.92 × 2,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.26x = 19,193,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193,371.92/6,020.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.13

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