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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.98, 9,396.86 and 1,647.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.98, 9,396.86 and 1,647.98 is: 2,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.98 : 9,396.86 = 1,647.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.98/9,396.86 = 1,647.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.98x = 9,396.86 × 1,647.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.98x = 15,485,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,485,782.12/6,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.80

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