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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.36, 9,368.82 and 1,629.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.36, 9,368.82 and 1,629.72 is: 2,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.36 : 9,368.82 = 1,629.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.36/9,368.82 = 1,629.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.36x = 9,368.82 × 1,629.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.36x = 15,268,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,553.33/6,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.39

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