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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.32, 9,253.69 and 1,785.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.32, 9,253.69 and 1,785.81 is: 2,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.32 : 9,253.69 = 1,785.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.32/9,253.69 = 1,785.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.32x = 9,253.69 × 1,785.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.32x = 16,525,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,327.67/6,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.07

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