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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.36, 9,407.82 and 1,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.36, 9,407.82 and 1,655.24 is: 2,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.36 : 9,407.82 = 1,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.36/9,407.82 = 1,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.36x = 9,407.82 × 1,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.36x = 15,572,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,199.98/6,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.67

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