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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.87, 9,248.96 and 1,783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.87, 9,248.96 and 1,783.50 is: 2,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.87 : 9,248.96 = 1,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.87/9,248.96 = 1,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.87x = 9,248.96 × 1,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.87x = 16,495,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495,520.16/6,165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.29

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