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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.56, 9,041.28 and 1,645.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.56, 9,041.28 and 1,645.01 is: 2,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.56 : 9,041.28 = 1,645.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.56/9,041.28 = 1,645.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.56x = 9,041.28 × 1,645.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.56x = 14,872,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872,950.81/6,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.49

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