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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.40, 9,032.10 and 2,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.40, 9,032.10 and 2,126.20 is: 3,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.40 : 9,032.10 = 2,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.40/9,032.10 = 2,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.40x = 9,032.10 × 2,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.40x = 19,204,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204,051.02/6,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.30

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