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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298, 9,447.03 and 1,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298, 9,447.03 and 1,681 is: 2,521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298 : 9,447.03 = 1,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298/9,447.03 = 1,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298x = 9,447.03 × 1,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298x = 15,880,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880,457.43/6,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.51

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