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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.68, 9,366.84 and 1,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.68, 9,366.84 and 1,627.68 is: 2,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.68 : 9,366.84 = 1,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.68/9,366.84 = 1,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.68x = 9,366.84 × 1,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.68x = 15,246,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,218.13/6,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.47

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