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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.44, 9,005.28 and 1,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.44, 9,005.28 and 1,620.80 is: 2,431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.44 : 9,005.28 = 1,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.44/9,005.28 = 1,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.44x = 9,005.28 × 1,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.44x = 14,595,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,757.82/6,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.23

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