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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.33, 9,015.50 and 1,627.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.33, 9,015.50 and 1,627.79 is: 2,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.33 : 9,015.50 = 1,627.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.33/9,015.50 = 1,627.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.33x = 9,015.50 × 1,627.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.33x = 14,675,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,345.87/6,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.69

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