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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.37, 9,033.62 and 2,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.37, 9,033.62 and 2,124.04 is: 3,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.37 : 9,033.62 = 2,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.37/9,033.62 = 2,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.37x = 9,033.62 × 2,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.37x = 19,187,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,187,737.02/6,022.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.08

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