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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.14, 9,996.16 and 1,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.14, 9,996.16 and 1,733.76 is: 2,600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.14 : 9,996.16 = 1,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.14/9,996.16 = 1,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.14x = 9,996.16 × 1,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.14x = 17,330,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330,942.36/6,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.63

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