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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.89, 9,051.28 and 1,651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.89, 9,051.28 and 1,651.30 is: 2,476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.89 : 9,051.28 = 1,651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.89/9,051.28 = 1,651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.89x = 9,051.28 × 1,651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.89x = 14,946,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,946,378.66/6,034.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.66

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