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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.91, 9,029.53 and 2,124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.91, 9,029.53 and 2,124.41 is: 3,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.91 : 9,029.53 = 2,124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.91/9,029.53 = 2,124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.91x = 9,029.53 × 2,124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.91x = 19,182,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,423.83/6,020.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.97

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