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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.81, 9,101.72 and 1,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.81, 9,101.72 and 1,685.27 is: 2,527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.81 : 9,101.72 = 1,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.81/9,101.72 = 1,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.81x = 9,101.72 × 1,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.81x = 15,338,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338,801.73/6,067.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.90

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