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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.46, 9,438.63 and 1,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.46, 9,438.63 and 1,675.46 is: 2,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.46 : 9,438.63 = 1,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.46/9,438.63 = 1,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.46x = 9,438.63 × 1,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.46x = 15,814,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,047.02/6,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.17

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