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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.15, 9,013.74 and 1,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.15, 9,013.74 and 1,626.60 is: 2,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.15 : 9,013.74 = 1,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.15/9,013.74 = 1,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.15x = 9,013.74 × 1,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.15x = 14,661,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,661,749.48/6,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.90

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