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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.26, 9,012.45 and 1,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.26, 9,012.45 and 1,625.76 is: 2,438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.26 : 9,012.45 = 1,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.26/9,012.45 = 1,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.26x = 9,012.45 × 1,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.26x = 14,652,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,652,080.71/6,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.66

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