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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.73, 9,027.73 and 2,322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.73, 9,027.73 and 2,322.06 is: 3,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.73 : 9,027.73 = 2,322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.73/9,027.73 = 2,322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.73x = 9,027.73 × 2,322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.73x = 20,962,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,930.72/6,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.21

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