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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.58, 9,481.29 and 1,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.58, 9,481.29 and 1,703.50 is: 2,554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.58 : 9,481.29 = 1,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.58/9,481.29 = 1,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.58x = 9,481.29 × 1,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.58x = 16,151,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151,377.52/6,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.96

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