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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,352, 9,528.66 and 1,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,352, 9,528.66 and 1,735 is: 2,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,352 : 9,528.66 = 1,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,352/9,528.66 = 1,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,352x = 9,528.66 × 1,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,352x = 16,532,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,225.10/6,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.68

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