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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.77, 9,083.69 and 1,673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.77, 9,083.69 and 1,673.58 is: 2,510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.77 : 9,083.69 = 1,673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.77/9,083.69 = 1,673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.77x = 9,083.69 × 1,673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.77x = 15,202,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,273.54/6,055.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.38

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