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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.58, 9,225.12 and 1,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.58, 9,225.12 and 1,708.54 is: 2,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.58 : 9,225.12 = 1,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.58/9,225.12 = 1,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.58x = 9,225.12 × 1,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.58x = 15,761,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761,486.52/6,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.60

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