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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.16, 9,015.70 and 1,627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.16, 9,015.70 and 1,627.55 is: 2,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.16 : 9,015.70 = 1,627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.16/9,015.70 = 1,627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.16x = 9,015.70 × 1,627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.16x = 14,673,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673,453.39/6,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.44

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