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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.95, 9,006.40 and 1,621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.95, 9,006.40 and 1,621.34 is: 2,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.95 : 9,006.40 = 1,621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.95/9,006.40 = 1,621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.95x = 9,006.40 × 1,621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.95x = 14,602,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602,436.58/6,003.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.14

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