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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.63, 9,971.49 and 1,716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.63, 9,971.49 and 1,716.94 is: 2,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.63 : 9,971.49 = 1,716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.63/9,971.49 = 1,716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.63x = 9,971.49 × 1,716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.63x = 17,120,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120,450.04/6,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.42

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