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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.99, 9,013.94 and 1,626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.99, 9,013.94 and 1,626.42 is: 2,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.99 : 9,013.94 = 1,626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.99/9,013.94 = 1,626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.99x = 9,013.94 × 1,626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.99x = 14,660,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660,452.29/6,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.35

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