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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263, 9,394.50 and 1,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263, 9,394.50 and 1,646 is: 2,469

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263 : 9,394.50 = 1,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263/9,394.50 = 1,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263x = 9,394.50 × 1,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263x = 15,463,347
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,463,347/6,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469

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