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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.86, 9,038.67 and 2,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.86, 9,038.67 and 2,130.10 is: 3,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.86 : 9,038.67 = 2,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.86/9,038.67 = 2,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.86x = 9,038.67 × 2,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.86x = 19,253,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253,270.97/6,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.17

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