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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.61, 9,083.46 and 1,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.61, 9,083.46 and 1,673.30 is: 2,509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.61 : 9,083.46 = 1,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.61/9,083.46 = 1,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.61x = 9,083.46 × 1,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.61x = 15,199,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,308.20/6,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.96

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