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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.72, 9,379.02 and 1,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.72, 9,379.02 and 1,635.72 is: 2,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.72 : 9,379.02 = 1,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.72/9,379.02 = 1,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.72x = 9,379.02 × 1,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.72x = 15,341,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341,450.59/6,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.56

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