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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.17, 9,032.36 and 2,272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.17, 9,032.36 and 2,272.01 is: 3,408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.17 : 9,032.36 = 2,272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.17/9,032.36 = 2,272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.17x = 9,032.36 × 2,272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.17x = 20,521,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521,567.08/6,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.24

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