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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.77, 9,107.54 and 1,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.77, 9,107.54 and 1,689.26 is: 2,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.77 : 9,107.54 = 1,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.77/9,107.54 = 1,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.77x = 9,107.54 × 1,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.77x = 15,384,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384,955.37/6,072.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.43

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