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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.48, 9,370.60 and 1,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.48, 9,370.60 and 1,630.48 is: 2,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.48 : 9,370.60 = 1,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.48/9,370.60 = 1,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.48x = 9,370.60 × 1,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.48x = 15,278,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278,575.89/6,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.56

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