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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.52, 9,115.98 and 1,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.52, 9,115.98 and 1,694.92 is: 2,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.52 : 9,115.98 = 1,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.52/9,115.98 = 1,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.52x = 9,115.98 × 1,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.52x = 15,450,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,856.82/6,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.88

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