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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.72, 9,009.74 and 1,623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.72, 9,009.74 and 1,623.86 is: 2,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.72 : 9,009.74 = 1,623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.72/9,009.74 = 1,623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.72x = 9,009.74 × 1,623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.72x = 14,630,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630,515.41/6,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.69

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