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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.70, 9,038.58 and 1,643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.70, 9,038.58 and 1,643.10 is: 2,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.70 : 9,038.58 = 1,643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.70/9,038.58 = 1,643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.70x = 9,038.58 × 1,643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.70x = 14,851,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851,290.80/6,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.25

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