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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.94, 9,007.48 and 1,623.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.94, 9,007.48 and 1,623.43 is: 2,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.94 : 9,007.48 = 1,623.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.94/9,007.48 = 1,623.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.94x = 9,007.48 × 1,623.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.94x = 14,623,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,623,013.26/6,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.76

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