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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.12, 9,402.54 and 1,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.12, 9,402.54 and 1,651 is: 2,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.12 : 9,402.54 = 1,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.12/9,402.54 = 1,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.12x = 9,402.54 × 1,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.12x = 15,523,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,593.54/6,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.59

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