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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.08, 9,256.48 and 1,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.08, 9,256.48 and 1,787.72 is: 2,681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.08 : 9,256.48 = 1,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.08/9,256.48 = 1,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.08x = 9,256.48 × 1,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.08x = 16,547,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,994.43/6,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.97

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