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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,087.97, 9,131.50 and 1,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,087.97, 9,131.50 and 1,705.26 is: 2,557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,087.97 : 9,131.50 = 1,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,087.97/9,131.50 = 1,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,087.97x = 9,131.50 × 1,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,087.97x = 15,571,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571,618.06/6,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.77

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