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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.22, 9,034.74 and 2,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.22, 9,034.74 and 2,127.66 is: 3,191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.22 : 9,034.74 = 2,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.22/9,034.74 = 2,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.22x = 9,034.74 × 2,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.22x = 19,222,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222,854.91/6,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.46

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