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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.92, 9,168.18 and 1,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.92, 9,168.18 and 1,729.70 is: 2,594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.92 : 9,168.18 = 1,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.92/9,168.18 = 1,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.92x = 9,168.18 × 1,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.92x = 15,858,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,200.95/6,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.63

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