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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.63, 9,491.44 and 1,710.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.63, 9,491.44 and 1,710.63 is: 2,565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.63 : 9,491.44 = 1,710.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.63/9,491.44 = 1,710.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.63x = 9,491.44 × 1,710.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.63x = 16,236,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,236,342.01/6,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.94

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