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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.36, 9,366.54 and 1,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.36, 9,366.54 and 1,627 is: 2,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.36 : 9,366.54 = 1,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.36/9,366.54 = 1,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.36x = 9,366.54 × 1,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.36x = 15,239,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,360.58/6,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.50

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