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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.22, 9,135.91 and 1,707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.22, 9,135.91 and 1,707.67 is: 2,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.22 : 9,135.91 = 1,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.22/9,135.91 = 1,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.22x = 9,135.91 × 1,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.22x = 15,601,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601,119.43/6,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.67

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