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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.44, 9,416.28 and 1,660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.44, 9,416.28 and 1,660.56 is: 2,490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.44 : 9,416.28 = 1,660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.44/9,416.28 = 1,660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.44x = 9,416.28 × 1,660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.44x = 15,636,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636,297.92/6,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.87

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