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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.28, 9,516.44 and 1,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.28, 9,516.44 and 1,727.28 is: 2,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.28 : 9,516.44 = 1,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.28/9,516.44 = 1,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.28x = 9,516.44 × 1,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.28x = 16,437,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,437,556.48/6,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.93

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