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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.64, 9,050.91 and 1,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.64, 9,050.91 and 1,651.05 is: 2,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.64 : 9,050.91 = 1,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.64/9,050.91 = 1,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.64x = 9,050.91 × 1,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.64x = 14,943,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,498.76/6,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.29

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