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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.48, 9,252.81 and 1,785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.48, 9,252.81 and 1,785.95 is: 2,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.48 : 9,252.81 = 1,785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.48/9,252.81 = 1,785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.48x = 9,252.81 × 1,785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.48x = 16,525,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,000.83/6,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.94

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