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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.97, 9,254.68 and 1,787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.97, 9,254.68 and 1,787.33 is: 2,680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.97 : 9,254.68 = 1,787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.97/9,254.68 = 1,787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.97x = 9,254.68 × 1,787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.97x = 16,541,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,167.20/6,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.92

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