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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.93, 9,436.41 and 1,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.93, 9,436.41 and 1,673.93 is: 2,510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.93 : 9,436.41 = 1,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.93/9,436.41 = 1,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.93x = 9,436.41 × 1,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.93x = 15,795,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,889.79/6,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.90

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