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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.43, 9,048.12 and 2,699.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.43, 9,048.12 and 2,699.59 is: 4,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.43 : 9,048.12 = 2,699.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.43/9,048.12 = 2,699.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.43x = 9,048.12 × 2,699.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.43x = 24,426,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,214.27/6,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.48

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