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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.98, 9,968.91 and 1,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.98, 9,968.91 and 1,715.19 is: 2,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.98 : 9,968.91 = 1,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.98/9,968.91 = 1,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.98x = 9,968.91 × 1,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.98x = 17,098,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,574.74/6,645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.77

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