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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.36, 9,383.04 and 1,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.36, 9,383.04 and 1,638 is: 2,457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.36 : 9,383.04 = 1,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.36/9,383.04 = 1,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.36x = 9,383.04 × 1,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.36x = 15,369,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,419.52/6,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.00

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