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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.40, 9,013.02 and 1,627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.40, 9,013.02 and 1,627.18 is: 2,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.40 : 9,013.02 = 1,627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.40/9,013.02 = 1,627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.40x = 9,013.02 × 1,627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.40x = 14,665,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,805.88/6,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.48

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