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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.07, 9,366.10 and 1,627.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.07, 9,366.10 and 1,627.07 is: 2,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.07 : 9,366.10 = 1,627.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.07/9,366.10 = 1,627.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.07x = 9,366.10 × 1,627.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.07x = 15,239,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,245.36/6,244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.60

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