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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.68, 9,092.52 and 1,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.68, 9,092.52 and 1,679.14 is: 2,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.68 : 9,092.52 = 1,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.68/9,092.52 = 1,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.68x = 9,092.52 × 1,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.68x = 15,267,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,614.03/6,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.71

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