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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.26, 9,416.42 and 1,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.26, 9,416.42 and 1,660.26 is: 2,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.26 : 9,416.42 = 1,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.26/9,416.42 = 1,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.26x = 9,416.42 × 1,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.26x = 15,633,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,705.47/6,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.53

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