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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.79, 9,023.22 and 2,684.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.79, 9,023.22 and 2,684.29 is: 4,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.79 : 9,023.22 = 2,684.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.79/9,023.22 = 2,684.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.79x = 9,023.22 × 2,684.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.79x = 24,220,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220,939.21/6,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.90

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