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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.05, 9,167.54 and 1,729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.05, 9,167.54 and 1,729.41 is: 2,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.05 : 9,167.54 = 1,729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.05/9,167.54 = 1,729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.05x = 9,167.54 × 1,729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.05x = 15,854,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,426.70/6,112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.96

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