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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.80, 9,008.70 and 1,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.80, 9,008.70 and 1,623.70 is: 2,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.80 : 9,008.70 = 1,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.80/9,008.70 = 1,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.80x = 9,008.70 × 1,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.80x = 14,627,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627,426.19/6,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.55

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