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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.33, 9,041.40 and 1,644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.33, 9,041.40 and 1,644.42 is: 2,466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.33 : 9,041.40 = 1,644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.33/9,041.40 = 1,644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.33x = 9,041.40 × 1,644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.33x = 14,867,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,858.99/6,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.74

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