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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.98, 9,253.64 and 1,786.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.98, 9,253.64 and 1,786.61 is: 2,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.98 : 9,253.64 = 1,786.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.98/9,253.64 = 1,786.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.98x = 9,253.64 × 1,786.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.98x = 16,532,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,673.36/6,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.97

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