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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.49, 9,042.87 and 1,647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.49, 9,042.87 and 1,647.30 is: 2,470.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.49 : 9,042.87 = 1,647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.49/9,042.87 = 1,647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.49x = 9,042.87 × 1,647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.49x = 14,896,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896,274.54/6,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.57

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