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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.84, 9,011.08 and 1,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.84, 9,011.08 and 1,625.72 is: 2,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.84 : 9,011.08 = 1,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.84/9,011.08 = 1,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.84x = 9,011.08 × 1,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.84x = 14,649,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649,492.98/6,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.40

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