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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.13, 9,388.69 and 1,642.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.13, 9,388.69 and 1,642.13 is: 2,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.13 : 9,388.69 = 1,642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.13/9,388.69 = 1,642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.13x = 9,388.69 × 1,642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.13x = 15,417,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417,449.51/6,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.19

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