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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.79, 9,525.91 and 1,733.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.79, 9,525.91 and 1,733.79 is: 2,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.79 : 9,525.91 = 1,733.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.79/9,525.91 = 1,733.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.79x = 9,525.91 × 1,733.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.79x = 16,515,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515,927.50/6,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.61

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