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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.28, 9,499.92 and 1,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.28, 9,499.92 and 1,716.28 is: 2,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.28 : 9,499.92 = 1,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.28/9,499.92 = 1,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.28x = 9,499.92 × 1,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.28x = 16,304,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,304,522.70/6,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.42

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