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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.30, 9,409.85 and 1,529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.30, 9,409.85 and 1,529.51 is: 2,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.30 : 9,409.85 = 1,529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.30/9,409.85 = 1,529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.30x = 9,409.85 × 1,529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.30x = 14,392,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,459.67/6,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.24

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