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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.08, 9,481.98 and 1,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.08, 9,481.98 and 1,704 is: 2,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.08 : 9,481.98 = 1,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.08/9,481.98 = 1,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.08x = 9,481.98 × 1,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.08x = 16,157,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,293.92/6,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.69

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