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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.73, 9,475.06 and 1,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.73, 9,475.06 and 1,636.73 is: 2,455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.73 : 9,475.06 = 1,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.73/9,475.06 = 1,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.73x = 9,475.06 × 1,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.73x = 15,508,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508,135.64/6,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.09

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