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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.28, 9,036.96 and 1,641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.28, 9,036.96 and 1,641.76 is: 2,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.28 : 9,036.96 = 1,641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.28/9,036.96 = 1,641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.28x = 9,036.96 × 1,641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.28x = 14,836,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,519.45/6,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.79

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