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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.51, 9,095.28 and 1,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.51, 9,095.28 and 1,681.20 is: 2,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.51 : 9,095.28 = 1,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.51/9,095.28 = 1,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.51x = 9,095.28 × 1,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.51x = 15,290,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,984.74/6,063.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.80

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