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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.65, 9,390.36 and 1,643.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.65, 9,390.36 and 1,643.65 is: 2,465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.65 : 9,390.36 = 1,643.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.65/9,390.36 = 1,643.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.65x = 9,390.36 × 1,643.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.65x = 15,434,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434,465.21/6,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.31

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