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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.16, 9,003.72 and 1,619.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.16, 9,003.72 and 1,619.55 is: 2,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.16 : 9,003.72 = 1,619.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.16/9,003.72 = 1,619.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.16x = 9,003.72 × 1,619.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.16x = 14,582,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582,006.12/6,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.46

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