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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.02, 9,437.98 and 1,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.02, 9,437.98 and 1,612.02 is: 2,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.02 : 9,437.98 = 1,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.02/9,437.98 = 1,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.02x = 9,437.98 × 1,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.02x = 15,214,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,212.52/6,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.02

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