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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.76, 9,043.46 and 1,646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.76, 9,043.46 and 1,646.18 is: 2,468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.76 : 9,043.46 = 1,646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.76/9,043.46 = 1,646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.76x = 9,043.46 × 1,646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.76x = 14,887,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,162.98/6,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.95

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