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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.69, 9,035.58 and 1,641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.69, 9,035.58 and 1,641.09 is: 2,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.69 : 9,035.58 = 1,641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.69/9,035.58 = 1,641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.69x = 9,035.58 × 1,641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.69x = 14,828,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,199.98/6,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.24

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