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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.79, 9,143.73 and 1,713.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.79, 9,143.73 and 1,713.33 is: 2,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.79 : 9,143.73 = 1,713.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.79/9,143.73 = 1,713.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.79x = 9,143.73 × 1,713.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.79x = 15,666,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666,226.92/6,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.01

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