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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.70, 9,143.89 and 1,712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.70, 9,143.89 and 1,712.82 is: 2,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.70 : 9,143.89 = 1,712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.70/9,143.89 = 1,712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.70x = 9,143.89 × 1,712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.70x = 15,661,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661,837.67/6,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.33

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