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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.20, 9,459.18 and 1,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.20, 9,459.18 and 1,626.20 is: 2,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.20 : 9,459.18 = 1,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.20/9,459.18 = 1,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.20x = 9,459.18 × 1,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.20x = 15,382,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,382,518.52/6,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.27

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