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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.36, 9,030.15 and 2,124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.36, 9,030.15 and 2,124.86 is: 3,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.36 : 9,030.15 = 2,124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.36/9,030.15 = 2,124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.36x = 9,030.15 × 2,124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.36x = 19,187,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,187,759.38/6,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.62

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