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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.84, 9,034.20 and 2,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.84, 9,034.20 and 2,127.12 is: 3,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.84 : 9,034.20 = 2,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.84/9,034.20 = 2,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.84x = 9,034.20 × 2,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.84x = 19,216,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216,827.50/6,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.19

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