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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.14, 9,484.71 and 1,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.14, 9,484.71 and 1,706.14 is: 2,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.14 : 9,484.71 = 1,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.14/9,484.71 = 1,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.14x = 9,484.71 × 1,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.14x = 16,182,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,243.12/6,323.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.21

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