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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.52, 9,411.80 and 1,657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.52, 9,411.80 and 1,657.52 is: 2,486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.52 : 9,411.80 = 1,657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.52/9,411.80 = 1,657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.52x = 9,411.80 × 1,657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.52x = 15,600,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600,246.74/6,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.29

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