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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.26, 9,038.45 and 1,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.26, 9,038.45 and 1,644.06 is: 2,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.26 : 9,038.45 = 1,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.26/9,038.45 = 1,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.26x = 9,038.45 × 1,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.26x = 14,859,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859,754.11/6,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.83

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