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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.39, 9,005.43 and 1,621.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.39, 9,005.43 and 1,621.19 is: 2,431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.39 : 9,005.43 = 1,621.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.39/9,005.43 = 1,621.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.39x = 9,005.43 × 1,621.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.39x = 14,599,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,513.06/6,003.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.88

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