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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.92, 9,026.40 and 2,125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.92, 9,026.40 and 2,125.01 is: 3,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.92 : 9,026.40 = 2,125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.92/9,026.40 = 2,125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.92x = 9,026.40 × 2,125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.92x = 19,181,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,190.26/6,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.23

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