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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.72, 9,098.76 and 1,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.72, 9,098.76 and 1,683.50 is: 2,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.72 : 9,098.76 = 1,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.72/9,098.76 = 1,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.72x = 9,098.76 × 1,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.72x = 15,317,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,762.46/6,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.30

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