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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.66, 9,531.99 and 1,737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.66, 9,531.99 and 1,737.66 is: 2,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.66 : 9,531.99 = 1,737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.66/9,531.99 = 1,737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.66x = 9,531.99 × 1,737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.66x = 16,563,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,563,315.48/6,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.48

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