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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.06, 9,102.21 and 1,685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.06, 9,102.21 and 1,685.53 is: 2,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.06 : 9,102.21 = 1,685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.06/9,102.21 = 1,685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.06x = 9,102.21 × 1,685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.06x = 15,342,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,001.88/6,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.32

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