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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.36, 9,384.54 and 1,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.36, 9,384.54 and 1,639 is: 2,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.36 : 9,384.54 = 1,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.36/9,384.54 = 1,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.36x = 9,384.54 × 1,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.36x = 15,381,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381,261.06/6,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.50

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