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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.10, 9,031.62 and 2,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.10, 9,031.62 and 2,124.64 is: 3,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.10 : 9,031.62 = 2,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.10/9,031.62 = 2,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.10x = 9,031.62 × 2,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.10x = 19,188,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,941.12/6,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.95

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