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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.05, 9,111.77 and 2,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.05, 9,111.77 and 2,124.90 is: 3,188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.05 : 9,111.77 = 2,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.05/9,111.77 = 2,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.05x = 9,111.77 × 2,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.05x = 19,361,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361,589.45/6,073.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.12

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