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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.18, 9,427.62 and 1,605.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.18, 9,427.62 and 1,605.23 is: 2,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.18 : 9,427.62 = 1,605.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.18/9,427.62 = 1,605.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.18x = 9,427.62 × 1,605.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.18x = 15,133,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,483.66/6,285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.80

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