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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.08, 9,036.32 and 1,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.08, 9,036.32 and 1,641.64 is: 2,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.08 : 9,036.32 = 1,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.08/9,036.32 = 1,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.08x = 9,036.32 × 1,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.08x = 14,834,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834,384.36/6,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.51

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