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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.48, 9,105.73 and 1,687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.48, 9,105.73 and 1,687.94 is: 2,531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.48 : 9,105.73 = 1,687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.48/9,105.73 = 1,687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.48x = 9,105.73 × 1,687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.48x = 15,369,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,880.37/6,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.91

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