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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275, 9,412.68 and 1,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275, 9,412.68 and 1,658 is: 2,487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275 : 9,412.68 = 1,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275/9,412.68 = 1,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275x = 9,412.68 × 1,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275x = 15,606,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,223.44/6,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.05

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