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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.98, 9,146.97 and 1,715.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.98, 9,146.97 and 1,715.43 is: 2,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.98 : 9,146.97 = 1,715.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.98/9,146.97 = 1,715.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.98x = 9,146.97 × 1,715.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.98x = 15,691,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,014.62/6,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.15

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