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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.68, 9,465.30 and 1,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.68, 9,465.30 and 1,693.32 is: 2,539.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.68 : 9,465.30 = 1,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.68/9,465.30 = 1,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.68x = 9,465.30 × 1,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.68x = 16,027,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,781.80/6,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.79

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