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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.71, 9,621.27 and 1,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.71, 9,621.27 and 1,735.10 is: 2,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.71 : 9,621.27 = 1,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.71/9,621.27 = 1,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.71x = 9,621.27 × 1,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.71x = 16,693,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693,865.58/6,414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.43

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