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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.92, 9,015.92 and 1,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.92, 9,015.92 and 1,628.26 is: 2,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.92 : 9,015.92 = 1,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.92/9,015.92 = 1,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.92x = 9,015.92 × 1,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.92x = 14,680,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,261.90/6,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.27

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