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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.81, 9,247.35 and 1,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.81, 9,247.35 and 1,782.30 is: 2,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.81 : 9,247.35 = 1,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.81/9,247.35 = 1,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.81x = 9,247.35 × 1,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.81x = 16,481,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481,551.91/6,165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.06

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