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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.74, 9,012.38 and 1,626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.74, 9,012.38 and 1,626.54 is: 2,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.74 : 9,012.38 = 1,626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.74/9,012.38 = 1,626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.74x = 9,012.38 × 1,626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.74x = 14,658,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658,996.57/6,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.61

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