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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.68, 9,371.34 and 1,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.68, 9,371.34 and 1,630.68 is: 2,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.68 : 9,371.34 = 1,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.68/9,371.34 = 1,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.68x = 9,371.34 × 1,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.68x = 15,281,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,656.71/6,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.97

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