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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.51, 9,009.75 and 1,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.51, 9,009.75 and 1,623.97 is: 2,435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.51 : 9,009.75 = 1,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.51/9,009.75 = 1,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.51x = 9,009.75 × 1,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.51x = 14,631,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,631,559.65/6,006.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.95

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