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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.60, 9,089.88 and 1,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.60, 9,089.88 and 1,676.72 is: 2,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.60 : 9,089.88 = 1,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.60/9,089.88 = 1,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.60x = 9,089.88 × 1,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.60x = 15,241,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,183.59/6,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.21

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