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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.82, 9,165.52 and 1,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.82, 9,165.52 and 1,727.39 is: 2,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.82 : 9,165.52 = 1,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.82/9,165.52 = 1,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.82x = 9,165.52 × 1,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.82x = 15,832,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832,452.67/6,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.31

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