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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.68, 9,111.49 and 2,126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.68, 9,111.49 and 2,126.05 is: 3,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.68 : 9,111.49 = 2,126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.68/9,111.49 = 2,126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.68x = 9,111.49 × 2,126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.68x = 19,371,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,455.22/6,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.41

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