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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.64, 9,113.74 and 1,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.64, 9,113.74 and 1,693 is: 2,539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.64 : 9,113.74 = 1,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.64/9,113.74 = 1,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.64x = 9,113.74 × 1,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.64x = 15,429,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,561.82/6,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.58

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