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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.06, 9,039.66 and 1,644.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.06, 9,039.66 and 1,644.87 is: 2,467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.06 : 9,039.66 = 1,644.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.06/9,039.66 = 1,644.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.06x = 9,039.66 × 1,644.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.06x = 14,869,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,065.54/6,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.05

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