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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.65, 9,083.68 and 1,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.65, 9,083.68 and 1,673.44 is: 2,510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.65 : 9,083.68 = 1,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.65/9,083.68 = 1,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.65x = 9,083.68 × 1,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.65x = 15,200,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,966.57/6,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.21

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