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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.06, 9,016.34 and 1,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.06, 9,016.34 and 1,628.64 is: 2,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.06 : 9,016.34 = 1,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.06/9,016.34 = 1,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.06x = 9,016.34 × 1,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.06x = 14,684,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684,363.83/6,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.89

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