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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.62, 9,035.82 and 2,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.62, 9,035.82 and 2,127.06 is: 3,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.62 : 9,035.82 = 2,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.62/9,035.82 = 2,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.62x = 9,035.82 × 2,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.62x = 19,219,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,219,731.29/6,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.26

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