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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.46, 9,009.70 and 1,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.46, 9,009.70 and 1,623.80 is: 2,435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.46 : 9,009.70 = 1,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.46/9,009.70 = 1,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.46x = 9,009.70 × 1,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.46x = 14,629,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629,950.86/6,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.70

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