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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.94, 9,013.79 and 1,626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.94, 9,013.79 and 1,626.83 is: 2,439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.94 : 9,013.79 = 1,626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.94/9,013.79 = 1,626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.94x = 9,013.79 × 1,626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.94x = 14,663,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663,862.98/6,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.94

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