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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,319.59, 9,477.95 and 1,702.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,319.59, 9,477.95 and 1,702.95 is: 2,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,319.59 : 9,477.95 = 1,702.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,319.59/9,477.95 = 1,702.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,319.59x = 9,477.95 × 1,702.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,319.59x = 16,140,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,466.44/6,319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.04

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