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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.40, 9,358.18 and 1,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.40, 9,358.18 and 1,621.40 is: 2,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.40 : 9,358.18 = 1,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.40/9,358.18 = 1,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.40x = 9,358.18 × 1,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.40x = 15,173,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,353.05/6,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.25

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