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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.80, 9,030.56 and 2,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.80, 9,030.56 and 2,127.51 is: 3,189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.80 : 9,030.56 = 2,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.80/9,030.56 = 2,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.80x = 9,030.56 × 2,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.80x = 19,212,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212,596.07/6,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.98

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