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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.23, 9,021.35 and 2,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.23, 9,021.35 and 2,681.62 is: 4,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.23 : 9,021.35 = 2,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.23/9,021.35 = 2,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.23x = 9,021.35 × 2,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.23x = 24,191,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,191,796.63/6,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.43

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