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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.84, 9,005.76 and 1,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.84, 9,005.76 and 1,621.76 is: 2,432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.84 : 9,005.76 = 1,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.84/9,005.76 = 1,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.84x = 9,005.76 × 1,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.84x = 14,605,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,605,181.34/6,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.64

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