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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.60, 9,014.85 and 1,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.60, 9,014.85 and 1,626.99 is: 2,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.60 : 9,014.85 = 1,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.60/9,014.85 = 1,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.60x = 9,014.85 × 1,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.60x = 14,667,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667,070.80/6,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.61

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