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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.34, 9,017.48 and 1,629.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.34, 9,017.48 and 1,629.15 is: 2,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.34 : 9,017.48 = 1,629.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.34/9,017.48 = 1,629.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.34x = 9,017.48 × 1,629.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.34x = 14,690,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690,819.40/6,011.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.85

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