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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.65, 9,011.49 and 1,625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.65, 9,011.49 and 1,625.10 is: 2,437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.65 : 9,011.49 = 1,625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.65/9,011.49 = 1,625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.65x = 9,011.49 × 1,625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.65x = 14,644,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644,572.40/6,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.65

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