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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.59, 9,491.36 and 1,710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.59, 9,491.36 and 1,710.59 is: 2,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.59 : 9,491.36 = 1,710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.59/9,491.36 = 1,710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.59x = 9,491.36 × 1,710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.59x = 16,235,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,769.49/6,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.87

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