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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.72, 9,367.02 and 1,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.72, 9,367.02 and 1,627.72 is: 2,441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.72 : 9,367.02 = 1,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.72/9,367.02 = 1,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.72x = 9,367.02 × 1,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.72x = 15,246,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,885.79/6,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.56

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