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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351, 9,526.92 and 1,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351, 9,526.92 and 1,734 is: 2,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351 : 9,526.92 = 1,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351/9,526.92 = 1,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351x = 9,526.92 × 1,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351x = 16,519,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,519,679.28/6,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.11

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