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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.32, 9,046.12 and 1,649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.32, 9,046.12 and 1,649.04 is: 2,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.32 : 9,046.12 = 1,649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.32/9,046.12 = 1,649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.32x = 9,046.12 × 1,649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.32x = 14,917,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,413.72/6,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.32

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