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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.58, 9,151.25 and 1,718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.58, 9,151.25 and 1,718.42 is: 2,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.58 : 9,151.25 = 1,718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.58/9,151.25 = 1,718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.58x = 9,151.25 × 1,718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.58x = 15,725,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,636.68/6,100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.73

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