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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.48, 9,363.10 and 1,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.48, 9,363.10 and 1,625.48 is: 2,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.48 : 9,363.10 = 1,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.48/9,363.10 = 1,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.48x = 9,363.10 × 1,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.48x = 15,219,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,219,531.79/6,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.06

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