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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.36, 9,034.92 and 2,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.36, 9,034.92 and 2,127.60 is: 3,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.36 : 9,034.92 = 2,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.36/9,034.92 = 2,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.36x = 9,034.92 × 2,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.36x = 19,222,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222,695.79/6,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.42

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