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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.31, 9,014.36 and 1,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.31, 9,014.36 and 1,627.20 is: 2,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.31 : 9,014.36 = 1,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.31/9,014.36 = 1,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.31x = 9,014.36 × 1,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.31x = 14,668,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668,158.46/6,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.50

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