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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.30, 9,337.95 and 1,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.30, 9,337.95 and 1,608.30 is: 2,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.30 : 9,337.95 = 1,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.30/9,337.95 = 1,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.30x = 9,337.95 × 1,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.30x = 15,018,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,018,224.99/6,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.45

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