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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.14, 9,993.16 and 1,731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.14, 9,993.16 and 1,731.76 is: 2,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.14 : 9,993.16 = 1,731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.14/9,993.16 = 1,731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.14x = 9,993.16 × 1,731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.14x = 17,305,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,754.76/6,662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.63

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