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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.75, 9,423.27 and 1,664.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.75, 9,423.27 and 1,664.75 is: 2,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.75 : 9,423.27 = 1,664.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.75/9,423.27 = 1,664.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.75x = 9,423.27 × 1,664.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.75x = 15,687,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,388.73/6,281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.30

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