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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.61, 9,248.58 and 1,783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.61, 9,248.58 and 1,783.24 is: 2,674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.61 : 9,248.58 = 1,783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.61/9,248.58 = 1,783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.61x = 9,248.58 × 1,783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.61x = 16,492,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,492,414.68/6,165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.91

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