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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.53, 9,488.28 and 1,708.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.53, 9,488.28 and 1,708.53 is: 2,562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.53 : 9,488.28 = 1,708.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.53/9,488.28 = 1,708.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.53x = 9,488.28 × 1,708.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.53x = 16,211,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,002.49/6,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.79

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