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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.76, 9,087.05 and 1,676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.76, 9,087.05 and 1,676.55 is: 2,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.76 : 9,087.05 = 1,676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.76/9,087.05 = 1,676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.76x = 9,087.05 × 1,676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.76x = 15,234,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,885.29/6,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.52

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