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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.96, 9,341.98 and 1,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.96, 9,341.98 and 1,610.92 is: 2,416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.96 : 9,341.98 = 1,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.96/9,341.98 = 1,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.96x = 9,341.98 × 1,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.96x = 15,049,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,182.42/6,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.39

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