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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.03, 9,372.74 and 1,632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.03, 9,372.74 and 1,632.03 is: 2,447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.03 : 9,372.74 = 1,632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.03/9,372.74 = 1,632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.03x = 9,372.74 × 1,632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.03x = 15,296,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,296,584.70/6,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.83

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