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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.36, 9,490.32 and 1,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.36, 9,490.32 and 1,710.72 is: 2,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.36 : 9,490.32 = 1,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.36/9,490.32 = 1,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.36x = 9,490.32 × 1,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.36x = 16,235,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,280.23/6,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.89

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