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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.21, 9,124.26 and 2,134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.21, 9,124.26 and 2,134.57 is: 3,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.21 : 9,124.26 = 2,134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.21/9,124.26 = 2,134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.21x = 9,124.26 × 2,134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.21x = 19,476,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476,371.67/6,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.19

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