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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.14, 9,997.66 and 1,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.14, 9,997.66 and 1,734.76 is: 2,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.14 : 9,997.66 = 1,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.14/9,997.66 = 1,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.14x = 9,997.66 × 1,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.14x = 17,343,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,540.66/6,665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.13

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