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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.28, 9,503.53 and 1,655.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.28, 9,503.53 and 1,655.27 is: 2,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.28 : 9,503.53 = 1,655.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.28/9,503.53 = 1,655.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.28x = 9,503.53 × 1,655.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.28x = 15,730,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730,892.09/6,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.06

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