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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.28, 9,031.68 and 2,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.28, 9,031.68 and 2,124.78 is: 3,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.28 : 9,031.68 = 2,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.28/9,031.68 = 2,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.28x = 9,031.68 × 2,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.28x = 19,190,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190,333.03/6,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.03

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