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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.62, 9,023.39 and 1,633.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.62, 9,023.39 and 1,633.07 is: 2,449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.62 : 9,023.39 = 1,633.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.62/9,023.39 = 1,633.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.62x = 9,023.39 × 1,633.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.62x = 14,735,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735,827.51/6,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.59

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