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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.70, 9,485.46 and 1,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.70, 9,485.46 and 1,706.70 is: 2,560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.70 : 9,485.46 = 1,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.70/9,485.46 = 1,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.70x = 9,485.46 × 1,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.70x = 16,188,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188,834.58/6,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.03

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