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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.07, 9,253.32 and 1,785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.07, 9,253.32 and 1,785.56 is: 2,678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.07 : 9,253.32 = 1,785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.07/9,253.32 = 1,785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.07x = 9,253.32 × 1,785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.07x = 16,522,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,349.13/6,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.69

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