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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.59, 9,251.37 and 1,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.59, 9,251.37 and 1,785.04 is: 2,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.59 : 9,251.37 = 1,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.59/9,251.37 = 1,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.59x = 9,251.37 × 1,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.59x = 16,514,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514,042.38/6,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.55

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