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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.35, 9,498.48 and 1,715.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.35, 9,498.48 and 1,715.35 is: 2,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.35 : 9,498.48 = 1,715.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.35/9,498.48 = 1,715.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.35x = 9,498.48 × 1,715.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.35x = 16,293,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293,217.67/6,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.01

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