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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354, 9,531.60 and 1,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354, 9,531.60 and 1,737 is: 2,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354 : 9,531.60 = 1,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354/9,531.60 = 1,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354x = 9,531.60 × 1,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354x = 16,556,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,389.20/6,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.66

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