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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.24, 9,157.05 and 1,723.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.24, 9,157.05 and 1,723.05 is: 2,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.24 : 9,157.05 = 1,723.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.24/9,157.05 = 1,723.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.24x = 9,157.05 × 1,723.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.24x = 15,778,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,055.00/6,105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.35

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