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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.36, 9,522.18 and 1,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.36, 9,522.18 and 1,731 is: 2,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.36 : 9,522.18 = 1,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.36/9,522.18 = 1,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.36x = 9,522.18 × 1,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.36x = 16,482,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482,893.58/6,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.40

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