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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.50, 9,417.93 and 1,661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.50, 9,417.93 and 1,661.50 is: 2,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.50 : 9,417.93 = 1,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.50/9,417.93 = 1,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.50x = 9,417.93 × 1,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.50x = 15,647,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647,890.70/6,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.30

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