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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.32, 9,032.22 and 2,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.32, 9,032.22 and 2,125.16 is: 3,187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.32 : 9,032.22 = 2,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.32/9,032.22 = 2,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.32x = 9,032.22 × 2,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.32x = 19,194,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,912.66/6,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.82

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