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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.48, 9,995.58 and 1,733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.48, 9,995.58 and 1,733.15 is: 2,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.48 : 9,995.58 = 1,733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.48/9,995.58 = 1,733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.48x = 9,995.58 × 1,733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.48x = 17,323,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,323,789.50/6,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.81

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