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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.30, 9,524.37 and 1,732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.30, 9,524.37 and 1,732.22 is: 2,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.30 : 9,524.37 = 1,732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.30/9,524.37 = 1,732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.30x = 9,524.37 × 1,732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.30x = 16,498,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498,304.20/6,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.04

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