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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.28, 9,970.92 and 1,716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.28, 9,970.92 and 1,716.92 is: 2,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.28 : 9,970.92 = 1,716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.28/9,970.92 = 1,716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.28x = 9,970.92 × 1,716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.28x = 17,119,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,119,271.97/6,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.38

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