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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.26, 9,252.45 and 1,785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.26, 9,252.45 and 1,785.75 is: 2,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.26 : 9,252.45 = 1,785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.26/9,252.45 = 1,785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.26x = 9,252.45 × 1,785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.26x = 16,522,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,562.59/6,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.64

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