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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.93, 9,437.91 and 1,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.93, 9,437.91 and 1,674.93 is: 2,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.93 : 9,437.91 = 1,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.93/9,437.91 = 1,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.93x = 9,437.91 × 1,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.93x = 15,807,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807,838.60/6,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.40

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