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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.94, 9,967.05 and 1,714.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.94, 9,967.05 and 1,714.83 is: 2,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.94 : 9,967.05 = 1,714.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.94/9,967.05 = 1,714.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.94x = 9,967.05 × 1,714.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.94x = 17,091,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,796.35/6,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.15

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