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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.28, 9,012.87 and 1,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.28, 9,012.87 and 1,625.67 is: 2,438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.28 : 9,012.87 = 1,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.28/9,012.87 = 1,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.28x = 9,012.87 × 1,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.28x = 14,651,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651,952.37/6,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.63

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