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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.08, 9,514.68 and 1,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.08, 9,514.68 and 1,726.08 is: 2,589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.08 : 9,514.68 = 1,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.08/9,514.68 = 1,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.08x = 9,514.68 × 1,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.08x = 16,423,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,423,098.85/6,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.14

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