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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.51, 9,402.63 and 1,651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.51, 9,402.63 and 1,651.51 is: 2,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.51 : 9,402.63 = 1,651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.51/9,402.63 = 1,651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.51x = 9,402.63 × 1,651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.51x = 15,528,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528,537.47/6,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.23

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