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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,087.64, 9,131.48 and 1,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,087.64, 9,131.48 and 1,705.14 is: 2,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,087.64 : 9,131.48 = 1,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,087.64/9,131.48 = 1,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,087.64x = 9,131.48 × 1,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,087.64x = 15,570,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,451.81/6,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.72

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