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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.54, 9,453.94 and 1,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.54, 9,453.94 and 1,685.50 is: 2,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.54 : 9,453.94 = 1,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.54/9,453.94 = 1,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.54x = 9,453.94 × 1,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.54x = 15,934,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934,615.87/6,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.28

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