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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.05, 9,252.66 and 1,725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.05, 9,252.66 and 1,725.72 is: 2,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.05 : 9,252.66 = 1,725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.05/9,252.66 = 1,725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.05x = 9,252.66 × 1,725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.05x = 15,967,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,467.34/6,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.74

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