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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,098.77, 9,148.20 and 1,716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,098.77, 9,148.20 and 1,716.67 is: 2,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,098.77 : 9,148.20 = 1,716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,098.77/9,148.20 = 1,716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,098.77x = 9,148.20 × 1,716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,098.77x = 15,704,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,440.49/6,098.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.02

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