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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.99, 9,034.20 and 2,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.99, 9,034.20 and 2,125.89 is: 3,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.99 : 9,034.20 = 2,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.99/9,034.20 = 2,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.99x = 9,034.20 × 2,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.99x = 19,205,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205,715.44/6,021.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.26

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