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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.25, 9,039.96 and 1,645.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.25, 9,039.96 and 1,645.05 is: 2,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.25 : 9,039.96 = 1,645.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.25/9,039.96 = 1,645.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.25x = 9,039.96 × 1,645.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.25x = 14,871,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871,186.20/6,027.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.33

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