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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.42, 9,531.64 and 1,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.42, 9,531.64 and 1,737.42 is: 2,606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.42 : 9,531.64 = 1,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.42/9,531.64 = 1,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.42x = 9,531.64 × 1,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.42x = 16,560,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560,472.24/6,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.13

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