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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.88, 9,481.28 and 1,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.88, 9,481.28 and 1,640.88 is: 2,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.88 : 9,481.28 = 1,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.88/9,481.28 = 1,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.88x = 9,481.28 × 1,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.88x = 15,557,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557,642.73/6,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.31

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