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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.26, 9,156.60 and 1,720.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.26, 9,156.60 and 1,720.74 is: 2,581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.26 : 9,156.60 = 1,720.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.26/9,156.60 = 1,720.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.26x = 9,156.60 × 1,720.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.26x = 15,756,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,127.88/6,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.59

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