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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.68, 9,136.48 and 1,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.68, 9,136.48 and 1,708.13 is: 2,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.68 : 9,136.48 = 1,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.68/9,136.48 = 1,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.68x = 9,136.48 × 1,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.68x = 15,606,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,295.58/6,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.90

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