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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.08, 9,103.68 and 1,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.08, 9,103.68 and 1,688.16 is: 2,531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.08 : 9,103.68 = 1,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.08/9,103.68 = 1,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.08x = 9,103.68 × 1,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.08x = 15,368,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368,468.43/6,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.84

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