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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.27, 9,164.40 and 1,726.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.27, 9,164.40 and 1,726.77 is: 2,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.27 : 9,164.40 = 1,726.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.27/9,164.40 = 1,726.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.27x = 9,164.40 × 1,726.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.27x = 15,824,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,810.99/6,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.29

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