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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,087.67, 9,131.84 and 1,705.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,087.67, 9,131.84 and 1,705.47 is: 2,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,087.67 : 9,131.84 = 1,705.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,087.67/9,131.84 = 1,705.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,087.67x = 9,131.84 × 1,705.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,087.67x = 15,574,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574,052.38/6,087.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.30

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