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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.50, 9,438.78 and 1,675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.50, 9,438.78 and 1,675.50 is: 2,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.50 : 9,438.78 = 1,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.50/9,438.78 = 1,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.50x = 9,438.78 × 1,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.50x = 15,814,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,675.89/6,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.26

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