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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.66, 9,014.48 and 1,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.66, 9,014.48 and 1,627.12 is: 2,440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.66 : 9,014.48 = 1,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.66/9,014.48 = 1,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.66x = 9,014.48 × 1,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.66x = 14,667,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667,640.70/6,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.68

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