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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.76, 9,163.36 and 1,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.76, 9,163.36 and 1,725.24 is: 2,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.76 : 9,163.36 = 1,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.76/9,163.36 = 1,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.76x = 9,163.36 × 1,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.76x = 15,808,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808,995.21/6,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.35

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