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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.63, 9,035.91 and 1,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.63, 9,035.91 and 1,641.26 is: 2,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.63 : 9,035.91 = 1,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.63/9,035.91 = 1,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.63x = 9,035.91 × 1,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.63x = 14,830,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830,232.47/6,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.01

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