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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,054.78, 9,082.44 and 1,672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,054.78, 9,082.44 and 1,672.14 is: 2,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,054.78 : 9,082.44 = 1,672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,054.78/9,082.44 = 1,672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,054.78x = 9,082.44 × 1,672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,054.78x = 15,187,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187,111.22/6,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.28

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