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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.76, 9,032.64 and 1,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.76, 9,032.64 and 1,639.24 is: 2,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.76 : 9,032.64 = 1,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.76/9,032.64 = 1,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.76x = 9,032.64 × 1,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.76x = 14,806,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,806,664.79/6,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.86

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