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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.93, 9,503.90 and 1,718.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.93, 9,503.90 and 1,718.93 is: 2,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.93 : 9,503.90 = 1,718.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.93/9,503.90 = 1,718.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.93x = 9,503.90 × 1,718.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.93x = 16,336,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336,538.83/6,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.40

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