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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.02, 9,521.49 and 1,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.02, 9,521.49 and 1,731.02 is: 2,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.02 : 9,521.49 = 1,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.02/9,521.49 = 1,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.02x = 9,521.49 × 1,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.02x = 16,481,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481,889.62/6,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.38

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