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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.15, 9,040.86 and 2,693.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.15, 9,040.86 and 2,693.43 is: 4,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.15 : 9,040.86 = 2,693.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.15/9,040.86 = 2,693.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.15x = 9,040.86 × 2,693.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.15x = 24,350,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,923.55/6,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.22

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