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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.08, 9,492.52 and 1,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.08, 9,492.52 and 1,711 is: 2,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.08 : 9,492.52 = 1,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.08/9,492.52 = 1,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.08x = 9,492.52 × 1,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.08x = 16,241,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241,701.72/6,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.20

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