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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.28, 9,021.96 and 1,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.28, 9,021.96 and 1,631.76 is: 2,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.28 : 9,021.96 = 1,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.28/9,021.96 = 1,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.28x = 9,021.96 × 1,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.28x = 14,721,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721,673.45/6,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.79

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