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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.26, 9,014.24 and 1,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.26, 9,014.24 and 1,627.08 is: 2,440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.26 : 9,014.24 = 1,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.26/9,014.24 = 1,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.26x = 9,014.24 × 1,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.26x = 14,666,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666,889.62/6,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.71

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