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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.72, 9,252.96 and 1,785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.72, 9,252.96 and 1,785.52 is: 2,678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.72 : 9,252.96 = 1,785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.72/9,252.96 = 1,785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.72x = 9,252.96 × 1,785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.72x = 16,521,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521,345.14/6,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.68

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