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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.78, 9,049.11 and 1,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.78, 9,049.11 and 1,650.23 is: 2,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.78 : 9,049.11 = 1,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.78/9,049.11 = 1,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.78x = 9,049.11 × 1,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.78x = 14,933,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,933,112.80/6,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.33

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