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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.97, 9,012.42 and 1,625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.97, 9,012.42 and 1,625.45 is: 2,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.97 : 9,012.42 = 1,625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.97/9,012.42 = 1,625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.97x = 9,012.42 × 1,625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.97x = 14,649,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649,238.09/6,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.30

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