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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.54, 9,995.94 and 1,733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.54, 9,995.94 and 1,733.16 is: 2,599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.54 : 9,995.94 = 1,733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.54/9,995.94 = 1,733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.54x = 9,995.94 × 1,733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.54x = 17,324,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324,563.37/6,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.90

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