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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.01, 9,272.08 and 2,021.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.01, 9,272.08 and 2,021.03 is: 3,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.01 : 9,272.08 = 2,021.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.01/9,272.08 = 2,021.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.01x = 9,272.08 × 2,021.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.01x = 18,739,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,739,141.74/6,181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.73

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