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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.69, 9,086.94 and 1,674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.69, 9,086.94 and 1,674.78 is: 2,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.69 : 9,086.94 = 1,674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.69/9,086.94 = 1,674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.69x = 9,086.94 × 1,674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.69x = 15,218,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,625.37/6,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.28

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