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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.38, 9,966.20 and 1,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.38, 9,966.20 and 1,714.26 is: 2,571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.38 : 9,966.20 = 1,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.38/9,966.20 = 1,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.38x = 9,966.20 × 1,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.38x = 17,084,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084,658.01/6,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.29

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