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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.78, 9,165.46 and 1,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.78, 9,165.46 and 1,727.34 is: 2,591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.78 : 9,165.46 = 1,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.78/9,165.46 = 1,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.78x = 9,165.46 × 1,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.78x = 15,831,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831,867.84/6,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.23

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