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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.38, 9,516.60 and 1,664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.38, 9,516.60 and 1,664.38 is: 2,496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.38 : 9,516.60 = 1,664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.38/9,516.60 = 1,664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.38x = 9,516.60 × 1,664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.38x = 15,839,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,839,238.71/6,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.58

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