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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.94, 9,433.40 and 1,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.94, 9,433.40 and 1,671.94 is: 2,507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.94 : 9,433.40 = 1,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.94/9,433.40 = 1,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.94x = 9,433.40 × 1,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.94x = 15,772,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,078.80/6,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.91

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