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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.25, 9,382.97 and 1,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.25, 9,382.97 and 1,638.25 is: 2,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.25 : 9,382.97 = 1,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.25/9,382.97 = 1,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.25x = 9,382.97 × 1,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.25x = 15,371,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,650.60/6,255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.40

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