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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.69, 9,421.03 and 1,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.69, 9,421.03 and 1,663.69 is: 2,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.69 : 9,421.03 = 1,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.69/9,421.03 = 1,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.69x = 9,421.03 × 1,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.69x = 15,673,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,673.40/6,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.53

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