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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.10, 9,366.15 and 1,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.10, 9,366.15 and 1,627.10 is: 2,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.10 : 9,366.15 = 1,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.10/9,366.15 = 1,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.10x = 9,366.15 × 1,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.10x = 15,239,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,662.67/6,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.65

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