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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.88, 9,367.92 and 1,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.88, 9,367.92 and 1,627.88 is: 2,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.88 : 9,367.92 = 1,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.88/9,367.92 = 1,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.88x = 9,367.92 × 1,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.88x = 15,249,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,802.77/6,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.97

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