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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.72, 9,365.52 and 1,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.72, 9,365.52 and 1,626.72 is: 2,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.72 : 9,365.52 = 1,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.72/9,365.52 = 1,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.72x = 9,365.52 × 1,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.72x = 15,235,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,078.69/6,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.06

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