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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.76, 9,156.03 and 1,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.76, 9,156.03 and 1,721.18 is: 2,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.76 : 9,156.03 = 1,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.76/9,156.03 = 1,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.76x = 9,156.03 × 1,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.76x = 15,759,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,129.94/6,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.45

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