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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.98, 9,997.83 and 1,734.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.98, 9,997.83 and 1,734.63 is: 2,602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.98 : 9,997.83 = 1,734.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.98/9,997.83 = 1,734.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.98x = 9,997.83 × 1,734.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.98x = 17,342,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342,535.85/6,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.04

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