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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.58, 9,484.28 and 1,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.58, 9,484.28 and 1,705.50 is: 2,557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.58 : 9,484.28 = 1,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.58/9,484.28 = 1,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.58x = 9,484.28 × 1,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.58x = 16,175,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,439.54/6,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.96

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