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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.03, 9,541.95 and 1,682.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.03, 9,541.95 and 1,682.09 is: 2,522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.03 : 9,541.95 = 1,682.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.03/9,541.95 = 1,682.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.03x = 9,541.95 × 1,682.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.03x = 16,050,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,050,418.68/6,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.85

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