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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.96, 9,365.94 and 1,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.96, 9,365.94 and 1,626.96 is: 2,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.96 : 9,365.94 = 1,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.96/9,365.94 = 1,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.96x = 9,365.94 × 1,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.96x = 15,238,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,020.81/6,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.44

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