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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.99, 9,039.12 and 1,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.99, 9,039.12 and 1,644.80 is: 2,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.99 : 9,039.12 = 1,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.99/9,039.12 = 1,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.99x = 9,039.12 × 1,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.99x = 14,867,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,499.38/6,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.82

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