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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.06, 9,007.62 and 1,622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.06, 9,007.62 and 1,622.54 is: 2,433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.06 : 9,007.62 = 1,622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.06/9,007.62 = 1,622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.06x = 9,007.62 × 1,622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.06x = 14,615,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,223.75/6,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.82

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