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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.69, 9,358.03 and 1,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.69, 9,358.03 and 1,621.69 is: 2,432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.69 : 9,358.03 = 1,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.69/9,358.03 = 1,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.69x = 9,358.03 × 1,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.69x = 15,175,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,802.30/6,238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.53

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