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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.12, 9,036.16 and 2,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.12, 9,036.16 and 2,127.92 is: 3,192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.12 : 9,036.16 = 2,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.12/9,036.16 = 2,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.12x = 9,036.16 × 2,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.12x = 19,228,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,225.59/6,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.40

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