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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.97, 9,103.33 and 1,687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.97, 9,103.33 and 1,687.67 is: 2,531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.97 : 9,103.33 = 1,687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.97/9,103.33 = 1,687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.97x = 9,103.33 × 1,687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.97x = 15,363,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363,362.99/6,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.05

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