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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.74, 9,086.62 and 1,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.74, 9,086.62 and 1,675.22 is: 2,512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.74 : 9,086.62 = 1,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.74/9,086.62 = 1,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.74x = 9,086.62 × 1,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.74x = 15,222,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222,087.56/6,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.83

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