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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,053.78, 9,079.64 and 1,611.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,053.78, 9,079.64 and 1,611.51 is: 2,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,053.78 : 9,079.64 = 1,611.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,053.78/9,079.64 = 1,611.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,053.78x = 9,079.64 × 1,611.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,053.78x = 14,631,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,631,877.20/6,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.98

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