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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.92, 9,031.02 and 2,125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.92, 9,031.02 and 2,125.41 is: 3,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.92 : 9,031.02 = 2,125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.92/9,031.02 = 2,125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.92x = 9,031.02 × 2,125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.92x = 19,194,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,620.22/6,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.46

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