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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.70, 9,635.55 and 1,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.70, 9,635.55 and 1,806.70 is: 2,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.70 : 9,635.55 = 1,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.70/9,635.55 = 1,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.70x = 9,635.55 × 1,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.70x = 17,408,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,408,548.19/6,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.05

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