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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.31, 9,035.55 and 1,642.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.31, 9,035.55 and 1,642.11 is: 2,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.31 : 9,035.55 = 1,642.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.31/9,035.55 = 1,642.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.31x = 9,035.55 × 1,642.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.31x = 14,837,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837,367.01/6,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.92

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