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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.25, 9,413.06 and 1,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.25, 9,413.06 and 1,658.25 is: 2,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.25 : 9,413.06 = 1,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.25/9,413.06 = 1,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.25x = 9,413.06 × 1,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.25x = 15,609,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,609,198.45/6,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.42

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