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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.14, 9,399.27 and 1,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.14, 9,399.27 and 1,649.14 is: 2,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.14 : 9,399.27 = 1,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.14/9,399.27 = 1,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.14x = 9,399.27 × 1,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.14x = 15,500,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,712.13/6,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.73

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