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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.99, 9,022.46 and 1,632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.99, 9,022.46 and 1,632.44 is: 2,448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.99 : 9,022.46 = 1,632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.99/9,022.46 = 1,632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.99x = 9,022.46 × 1,632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.99x = 14,728,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,571.33/6,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.65

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