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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.76, 9,093.24 and 1,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.76, 9,093.24 and 1,679.76 is: 2,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.76 : 9,093.24 = 1,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.76/9,093.24 = 1,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.76x = 9,093.24 × 1,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.76x = 15,274,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274,460.82/6,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.39

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