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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.99, 9,017.96 and 1,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.99, 9,017.96 and 1,629.44 is: 2,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.99 : 9,017.96 = 1,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.99/9,017.96 = 1,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.99x = 9,017.96 × 1,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.99x = 14,694,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,171.51/6,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.15

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