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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.33, 9,012.93 and 1,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.33, 9,012.93 and 1,627.13 is: 2,440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.33 : 9,012.93 = 1,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.33/9,012.93 = 1,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.33x = 9,012.93 × 1,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.33x = 14,665,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,209.03/6,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.41

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