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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.49, 9,976.30 and 1,720.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.49, 9,976.30 and 1,720.23 is: 2,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.49 : 9,976.30 = 1,720.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.49/9,976.30 = 1,720.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.49x = 9,976.30 × 1,720.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.49x = 17,161,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161,530.55/6,650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.49

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