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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.16, 9,092.72 and 1,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.16, 9,092.72 and 1,679.28 is: 2,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.16 : 9,092.72 = 1,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.16/9,092.72 = 1,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.16x = 9,092.72 × 1,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.16x = 15,269,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269,222.84/6,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.78

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