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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.72, 9,050.85 and 1,651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.72, 9,050.85 and 1,651.08 is: 2,476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.72 : 9,050.85 = 1,651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.72/9,050.85 = 1,651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.72x = 9,050.85 × 1,651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.72x = 14,943,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,677.42/6,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.69

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