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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.73, 9,040.08 and 1,644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.73, 9,040.08 and 1,644.18 is: 2,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.73 : 9,040.08 = 1,644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.73/9,040.08 = 1,644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.73x = 9,040.08 × 1,644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.73x = 14,863,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863,524.90/6,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.27

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