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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.60, 9,005.40 and 1,621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.60, 9,005.40 and 1,621.06 is: 2,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.60 : 9,005.40 = 1,621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.60/9,005.40 = 1,621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.60x = 9,005.40 × 1,621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.60x = 14,598,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598,293.72/6,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.59

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