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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.44, 9,434.15 and 1,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.44, 9,434.15 and 1,672.44 is: 2,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.44 : 9,434.15 = 1,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.44/9,434.15 = 1,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.44x = 9,434.15 × 1,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.44x = 15,778,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,049.83/6,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.66

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