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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.73, 9,030.74 and 2,125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.73, 9,030.74 and 2,125.22 is: 3,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.73 : 9,030.74 = 2,125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.73/9,030.74 = 2,125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.73x = 9,030.74 × 2,125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.73x = 19,192,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192,337.15/6,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.18

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