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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.62, 9,506.37 and 1,720.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.62, 9,506.37 and 1,720.62 is: 2,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.62 : 9,506.37 = 1,720.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.62/9,506.37 = 1,720.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.62x = 9,506.37 × 1,720.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.62x = 16,356,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356,850.35/6,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.91

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