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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.64, 9,995.41 and 1,733.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.64, 9,995.41 and 1,733.26 is: 2,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.64 : 9,995.41 = 1,733.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.64/9,995.41 = 1,733.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.64x = 9,995.41 × 1,733.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.64x = 17,324,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324,644.34/6,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.88

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