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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.68, 9,377.34 and 1,634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.68, 9,377.34 and 1,634.68 is: 2,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.68 : 9,377.34 = 1,634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.68/9,377.34 = 1,634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.68x = 9,377.34 × 1,634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.68x = 15,328,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,950.15/6,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.97

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