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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102.48, 9,153.96 and 1,720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102.48, 9,153.96 and 1,720.32 is: 2,580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102.48 : 9,153.96 = 1,720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102.48/9,153.96 = 1,720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102.48x = 9,153.96 × 1,720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102.48x = 15,747,740.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747,740.47/6,102.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.55

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