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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.48, 9,039.72 and 1,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.48, 9,039.72 and 1,644.96 is: 2,467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.48 : 9,039.72 = 1,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.48/9,039.72 = 1,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.48x = 9,039.72 × 1,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.48x = 14,869,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,977.81/6,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.03

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