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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.52, 9,031.50 and 2,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.52, 9,031.50 and 2,124.12 is: 3,186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.52 : 9,031.50 = 2,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.52/9,031.50 = 2,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.52x = 9,031.50 × 2,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.52x = 19,183,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,989.78/6,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.43

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