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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,903.26, 10,354.89 and 1,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,903.26, 10,354.89 and 1,709.14 is: 2,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,903.26 : 10,354.89 = 1,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,903.26/10,354.89 = 1,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,903.26x = 10,354.89 × 1,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,903.26x = 17,697,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697,956.69/6,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.71

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