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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.89, 9,524.82 and 1,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.89, 9,524.82 and 1,732.89 is: 2,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.89 : 9,524.82 = 1,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.89/9,524.82 = 1,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.89x = 9,524.82 × 1,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.89x = 16,505,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,505,465.33/6,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.33

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