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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.42, 9,016.67 and 1,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.42, 9,016.67 and 1,628.76 is: 2,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.42 : 9,016.67 = 1,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.42/9,016.67 = 1,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.42x = 9,016.67 × 1,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.42x = 14,685,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685,991.43/6,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.02

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