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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.96, 9,996.57 and 1,733.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.96, 9,996.57 and 1,733.67 is: 2,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.96 : 9,996.57 = 1,733.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.96/9,996.57 = 1,733.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.96x = 9,996.57 × 1,733.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.96x = 17,330,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330,753.51/6,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.67

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