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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.16, 9,012.44 and 1,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.16, 9,012.44 and 1,625.66 is: 2,438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.16 : 9,012.44 = 1,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.16/9,012.44 = 1,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.16x = 9,012.44 × 1,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.16x = 14,651,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651,122.21/6,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.54

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