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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.18, 9,008.31 and 1,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.18, 9,008.31 and 1,622.68 is: 2,434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.18 : 9,008.31 = 1,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.18/9,008.31 = 1,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.18x = 9,008.31 × 1,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.18x = 14,617,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,604.47/6,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.17

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