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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.08, 9,472.98 and 1,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.08, 9,472.98 and 1,698 is: 2,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.08 : 9,472.98 = 1,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.08/9,472.98 = 1,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.08x = 9,472.98 × 1,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.08x = 16,085,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085,120.04/6,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.69

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