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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.75, 9,140.58 and 1,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.75, 9,140.58 and 1,711.20 is: 2,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.75 : 9,140.58 = 1,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.75/9,140.58 = 1,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.75x = 9,140.58 × 1,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.75x = 15,641,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641,360.50/6,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.79

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