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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.99, 9,012.44 and 1,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.99, 9,012.44 and 1,625.42 is: 2,437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.99 : 9,012.44 = 1,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.99/9,012.44 = 1,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.99x = 9,012.44 × 1,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.99x = 14,649,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649,026.82/6,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.85

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