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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.06, 9,039.03 and 1,643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.06, 9,039.03 and 1,643.51 is: 2,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.06 : 9,039.03 = 1,643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.06/9,039.03 = 1,643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.06x = 9,039.03 × 1,643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.06x = 14,855,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,855,691.00/6,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.24

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