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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.49, 9,013.19 and 1,625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.49, 9,013.19 and 1,625.93 is: 2,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.49 : 9,013.19 = 1,625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.49/9,013.19 = 1,625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.49x = 9,013.19 × 1,625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.49x = 14,654,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,654,770.95/6,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.61

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