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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.50, 9,382.02 and 1,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.50, 9,382.02 and 1,637.50 is: 2,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.50 : 9,382.02 = 1,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.50/9,382.02 = 1,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.50x = 9,382.02 × 1,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.50x = 15,363,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363,057.75/6,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.32

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