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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.40, 9,995.10 and 1,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.40, 9,995.10 and 1,732.62 is: 2,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.40 : 9,995.10 = 1,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.40/9,995.10 = 1,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.40x = 9,995.10 × 1,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.40x = 17,317,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,317,710.16/6,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.93

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