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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.23, 9,490.82 and 1,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.23, 9,490.82 and 1,710.23 is: 2,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.23 : 9,490.82 = 1,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.23/9,490.82 = 1,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.23x = 9,490.82 × 1,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.23x = 16,231,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,429.08/6,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.33

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