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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.39, 9,014.18 and 1,627.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.39, 9,014.18 and 1,627.29 is: 2,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.39 : 9,014.18 = 1,627.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.39/9,014.18 = 1,627.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.39x = 9,014.18 × 1,627.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.39x = 14,668,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668,676.84/6,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.96

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