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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.04, 9,994.81 and 1,732.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.04, 9,994.81 and 1,732.55 is: 2,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.04 : 9,994.81 = 1,732.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.04/9,994.81 = 1,732.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.04x = 9,994.81 × 1,732.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.04x = 17,316,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316,497.74/6,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.89

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