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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.90, 9,034.68 and 2,129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.90, 9,034.68 and 2,129.18 is: 3,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.90 : 9,034.68 = 2,129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.90/9,034.68 = 2,129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.90x = 9,034.68 × 2,129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.90x = 19,236,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236,459.96/6,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.77

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