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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.93, 9,007.52 and 1,562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.93, 9,007.52 and 1,562.77 is: 2,344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.93 : 9,007.52 = 1,562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.93/9,007.52 = 1,562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.93x = 9,007.52 × 1,562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.93x = 14,076,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076,663.42/6,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.19

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