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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.98, 9,996.33 and 1,733.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.98, 9,996.33 and 1,733.63 is: 2,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.98 : 9,996.33 = 1,733.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.98/9,996.33 = 1,733.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.98x = 9,996.33 × 1,733.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.98x = 17,329,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329,937.58/6,663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.54

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