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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.79, 9,053.44 and 1,654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.79, 9,053.44 and 1,654.39 is: 2,481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.79 : 9,053.44 = 1,654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.79/9,053.44 = 1,654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.79x = 9,053.44 × 1,654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.79x = 14,977,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977,920.60/6,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.11

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