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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.31, 9,082.28 and 1,673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.31, 9,082.28 and 1,673.39 is: 2,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.31 : 9,082.28 = 1,673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.31/9,082.28 = 1,673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.31x = 9,082.28 × 1,673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.31x = 15,198,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198,196.53/6,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.90

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