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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.10, 9,171.34 and 1,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.10, 9,171.34 and 1,732.59 is: 2,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.10 : 9,171.34 = 1,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.10/9,171.34 = 1,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.10x = 9,171.34 × 1,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.10x = 15,890,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,890,167.64/6,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.52

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