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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.39, 9,014.09 and 1,567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.39, 9,014.09 and 1,567.05 is: 2,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.39 : 9,014.09 = 1,567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.39/9,014.09 = 1,567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.39x = 9,014.09 × 1,567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.39x = 14,125,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125,554.50/6,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.58

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