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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.50, 9,420.93 and 1,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.50, 9,420.93 and 1,663.50 is: 2,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.50 : 9,420.93 = 1,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.50/9,420.93 = 1,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.50x = 9,420.93 × 1,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.50x = 15,671,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,717.06/6,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.30

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