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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.44, 9,023.64 and 1,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.44, 9,023.64 and 1,633.28 is: 2,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.44 : 9,023.64 = 1,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.44/9,023.64 = 1,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.44x = 9,023.64 × 1,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.44x = 14,738,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,130.74/6,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.05

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