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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.08, 9,498.51 and 1,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.08, 9,498.51 and 1,715 is: 2,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.08 : 9,498.51 = 1,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.08/9,498.51 = 1,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.08x = 9,498.51 × 1,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.08x = 16,289,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289,944.65/6,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.20

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