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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.82, 9,017.94 and 1,630.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.82, 9,017.94 and 1,630.31 is: 2,445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.82 : 9,017.94 = 1,630.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.82/9,017.94 = 1,630.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.82x = 9,017.94 × 1,630.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.82x = 14,702,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,037.76/6,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.12

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