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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.60, 9,032.28 and 2,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.60, 9,032.28 and 2,126.50 is: 3,189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.60 : 9,032.28 = 2,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.60/9,032.28 = 2,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.60x = 9,032.28 × 2,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.60x = 19,207,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207,143.42/6,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.18

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