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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.53, 9,033.05 and 2,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.53, 9,033.05 and 2,071.76 is: 3,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.53 : 9,033.05 = 2,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.53/9,033.05 = 2,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.53x = 9,033.05 × 2,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.53x = 18,714,256.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714,256.14/6,021.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.89

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