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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.31, 9,011.52 and 1,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.31, 9,011.52 and 1,626.08 is: 2,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.31 : 9,011.52 = 1,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.31/9,011.52 = 1,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.31x = 9,011.52 × 1,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.31x = 14,653,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,653,407.38/6,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.86

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