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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.47, 9,253.93 and 1,786.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.47, 9,253.93 and 1,786.83 is: 2,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.47 : 9,253.93 = 1,786.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.47/9,253.93 = 1,786.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.47x = 9,253.93 × 1,786.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.47x = 16,535,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,199.74/6,169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.17

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