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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.63, 9,152.40 and 1,719.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.63, 9,152.40 and 1,719.06 is: 2,578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.63 : 9,152.40 = 1,719.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.63/9,152.40 = 1,719.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.63x = 9,152.40 × 1,719.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.63x = 15,733,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,733,524.74/6,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.58

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