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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.63, 9,377.53 and 1,634.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.63, 9,377.53 and 1,634.63 is: 2,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.63 : 9,377.53 = 1,634.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.63/9,377.53 = 1,634.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.63x = 9,377.53 × 1,634.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.63x = 15,328,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,740.89/6,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.96

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