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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.74, 9,003.09 and 1,619.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.74, 9,003.09 and 1,619.13 is: 2,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.74 : 9,003.09 = 1,619.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.74/9,003.09 = 1,619.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.74x = 9,003.09 × 1,619.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.74x = 14,577,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,176.24/6,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.83

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