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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.22, 9,019.92 and 1,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.22, 9,019.92 and 1,632 is: 2,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.22 : 9,019.92 = 1,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.22/9,019.92 = 1,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.22x = 9,019.92 × 1,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.22x = 14,720,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720,509.44/6,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.62

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