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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.57, 9,086.34 and 1,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.57, 9,086.34 and 1,675.02 is: 2,512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.57 : 9,086.34 = 1,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.57/9,086.34 = 1,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.57x = 9,086.34 × 1,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.57x = 15,219,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,219,801.23/6,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.53

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