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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.70, 9,437.55 and 1,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.70, 9,437.55 and 1,674.70 is: 2,512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.70 : 9,437.55 = 1,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.70/9,437.55 = 1,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.70x = 9,437.55 × 1,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.70x = 15,805,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805,102.33/6,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.05

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