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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.70, 9,030.22 and 2,072.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.70, 9,030.22 and 2,072.21 is: 3,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.70 : 9,030.22 = 2,072.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.70/9,030.22 = 2,072.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.70x = 9,030.22 × 2,072.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.70x = 18,712,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712,512.19/6,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.51

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