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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.66, 9,646.56 and 1,750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.66, 9,646.56 and 1,750.68 is: 2,626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.66 : 9,646.56 = 1,750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.66/9,646.56 = 1,750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.66x = 9,646.56 × 1,750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.66x = 16,888,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888,039.66/6,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.18

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