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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.60, 9,033.76 and 2,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.60, 9,033.76 and 2,127.52 is: 3,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.60 : 9,033.76 = 2,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.60/9,033.76 = 2,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.60x = 9,033.76 × 2,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.60x = 19,219,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,219,505.08/6,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.70

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