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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.14, 9,168.39 and 1,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.14, 9,168.39 and 1,729.95 is: 2,594.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.14 : 9,168.39 = 1,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.14/9,168.39 = 1,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.14x = 9,168.39 × 1,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.14x = 15,860,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860,856.28/6,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.98

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