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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.38, 9,097.66 and 1,682.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.38, 9,097.66 and 1,682.87 is: 2,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.38 : 9,097.66 = 1,682.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.38/9,097.66 = 1,682.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.38x = 9,097.66 × 1,682.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.38x = 15,310,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,170.67/6,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.19

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