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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.94, 9,469.41 and 1,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.94, 9,469.41 and 1,696.06 is: 2,544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.94 : 9,469.41 = 1,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.94/9,469.41 = 1,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.94x = 9,469.41 × 1,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.94x = 16,060,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,687.52/6,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.09

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