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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.14, 9,415.77 and 1,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.14, 9,415.77 and 1,660.14 is: 2,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.14 : 9,415.77 = 1,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.14/9,415.77 = 1,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.14x = 9,415.77 × 1,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.14x = 15,631,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,496.41/6,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.23

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