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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.93, 9,085.49 and 1,614.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.93, 9,085.49 and 1,614.69 is: 2,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.93 : 9,085.49 = 1,614.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.93/9,085.49 = 1,614.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.93x = 9,085.49 × 1,614.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.93x = 14,670,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,670,249.85/6,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.06

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