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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.44, 9,977.19 and 1,720.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.44, 9,977.19 and 1,720.73 is: 2,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.44 : 9,977.19 = 1,720.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.44/9,977.19 = 1,720.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.44x = 9,977.19 × 1,720.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.44x = 17,168,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,050.15/6,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.10

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