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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.33, 9,039.22 and 1,643.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.33, 9,039.22 and 1,643.79 is: 2,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.33 : 9,039.22 = 1,643.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.33/9,039.22 = 1,643.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.33x = 9,039.22 × 1,643.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.33x = 14,858,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,579.44/6,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.61

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