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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.13, 9,502.70 and 1,718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.13, 9,502.70 and 1,718.13 is: 2,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.13 : 9,502.70 = 1,718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.13/9,502.70 = 1,718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.13x = 9,502.70 × 1,718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.13x = 16,326,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,873.95/6,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.20

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