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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.61, 9,253.08 and 1,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.61, 9,253.08 and 1,786.24 is: 2,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.61 : 9,253.08 = 1,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.61/9,253.08 = 1,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.61x = 9,253.08 × 1,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.61x = 16,528,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,221.62/6,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.41

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