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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.06, 9,484.59 and 1,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.06, 9,484.59 and 1,706.06 is: 2,559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.06 : 9,484.59 = 1,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.06/9,484.59 = 1,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.06x = 9,484.59 × 1,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.06x = 16,181,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,309.72/6,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.09

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