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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.68, 9,251.55 and 1,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.68, 9,251.55 and 1,785.96 is: 2,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.68 : 9,251.55 = 1,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.68/9,251.55 = 1,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.68x = 9,251.55 × 1,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.68x = 16,522,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522,898.24/6,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.08

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