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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.63, 9,166.62 and 1,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.63, 9,166.62 and 1,729.44 is: 2,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.63 : 9,166.62 = 1,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.63/9,166.62 = 1,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.63x = 9,166.62 × 1,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.63x = 15,853,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,119.29/6,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.93

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