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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.62, 9,938.40 and 1,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.62, 9,938.40 and 1,695.24 is: 2,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.62 : 9,938.40 = 1,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.62/9,938.40 = 1,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.62x = 9,938.40 × 1,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.62x = 16,847,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847,973.22/6,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.85

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