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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.72, 9,209.55 and 1,757.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.72, 9,209.55 and 1,757.19 is: 2,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.72 : 9,209.55 = 1,757.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.72/9,209.55 = 1,757.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.72x = 9,209.55 × 1,757.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.72x = 16,182,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,960.41/6,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.78

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