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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.95, 9,256.29 and 1,787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.95, 9,256.29 and 1,787.04 is: 2,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.95 : 9,256.29 = 1,787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.95/9,256.29 = 1,787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.95x = 9,256.29 × 1,787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.95x = 16,541,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,360.48/6,169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.96

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