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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.23, 9,247.61 and 1,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.23, 9,247.61 and 1,783.13 is: 2,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.23 : 9,247.61 = 1,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.23/9,247.61 = 1,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.23x = 9,247.61 × 1,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.23x = 16,489,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,489,635.67/6,165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.62

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