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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.26, 9,976.08 and 1,720.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.26, 9,976.08 and 1,720.49 is: 2,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.26 : 9,976.08 = 1,720.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.26/9,976.08 = 1,720.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.26x = 9,976.08 × 1,720.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.26x = 17,163,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,163,745.88/6,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.53

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