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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.12, 9,406.72 and 1,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.12, 9,406.72 and 1,654.08 is: 2,481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.12 : 9,406.72 = 1,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.12/9,406.72 = 1,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.12x = 9,406.72 × 1,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.12x = 15,559,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559,467.42/6,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.13

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