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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.13, 9,458.28 and 1,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.13, 9,458.28 and 1,625.16 is: 2,437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.13 : 9,458.28 = 1,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.13/9,458.28 = 1,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.13x = 9,458.28 × 1,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.13x = 15,371,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,218.32/6,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.89

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