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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.60, 9,254.52 and 1,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.60, 9,254.52 and 1,785.96 is: 2,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.60 : 9,254.52 = 1,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.60/9,254.52 = 1,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.60x = 9,254.52 × 1,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.60x = 16,528,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,202.54/6,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.41

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