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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.66, 9,994.25 and 1,732.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.66, 9,994.25 and 1,732.17 is: 2,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.66 : 9,994.25 = 1,732.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.66/9,994.25 = 1,732.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.66x = 9,994.25 × 1,732.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.66x = 17,311,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311,760.47/6,662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.33

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