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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.72, 9,254.46 and 1,786.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.72, 9,254.46 and 1,786.51 is: 2,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.72 : 9,254.46 = 1,786.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.72/9,254.46 = 1,786.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.72x = 9,254.46 × 1,786.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.72x = 16,533,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,185.33/6,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.16

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