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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.06, 9,112.67 and 2,126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.06, 9,112.67 and 2,126.17 is: 3,189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.06 : 9,112.67 = 2,126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.06/9,112.67 = 2,126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.06x = 9,112.67 × 2,126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.06x = 19,375,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375,085.57/6,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.28

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