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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,100.67, 9,149.95 and 1,717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,100.67, 9,149.95 and 1,717.11 is: 2,575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,100.67 : 9,149.95 = 1,717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,100.67/9,149.95 = 1,717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,100.67x = 9,149.95 × 1,717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,100.67x = 15,711,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,470.64/6,100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.37

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