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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.46, 9,029.92 and 2,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.46, 9,029.92 and 2,071.60 is: 3,106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.46 : 9,029.92 = 2,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.46/9,029.92 = 2,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.46x = 9,029.92 × 2,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.46x = 18,706,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,706,382.27/6,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.62

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