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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.70, 9,028.72 and 2,071.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.70, 9,028.72 and 2,071.21 is: 3,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.70 : 9,028.72 = 2,071.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.70/9,028.72 = 2,071.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.70x = 9,028.72 × 2,071.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.70x = 18,700,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700,403.32/6,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.02

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