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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.46, 9,033.72 and 1,640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.46, 9,033.72 and 1,640.94 is: 2,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.46 : 9,033.72 = 1,640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.46/9,033.72 = 1,640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.46x = 9,033.72 × 1,640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.46x = 14,823,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823,792.50/6,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.01

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