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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.24, 9,032.12 and 2,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.24, 9,032.12 and 2,126.04 is: 3,189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.24 : 9,032.12 = 2,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.24/9,032.12 = 2,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.24x = 9,032.12 × 2,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.24x = 19,202,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,648.40/6,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.15

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