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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.68, 9,439.20 and 1,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.68, 9,439.20 and 1,675.68 is: 2,513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.68 : 9,439.20 = 1,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.68/9,439.20 = 1,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.68x = 9,439.20 × 1,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.68x = 15,817,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,817,078.66/6,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.57

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