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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.59, 9,164.42 and 1,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.59, 9,164.42 and 1,727.08 is: 2,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.59 : 9,164.42 = 1,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.59/9,164.42 = 1,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.59x = 9,164.42 × 1,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.59x = 15,827,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827,677.86/6,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.63

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