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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.56, 9,248.52 and 1,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.56, 9,248.52 and 1,784 is: 2,676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.56 : 9,248.52 = 1,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.56/9,248.52 = 1,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.56x = 9,248.52 × 1,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.56x = 16,499,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,359.68/6,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.05

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