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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.22, 9,255.06 and 1,787.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.22, 9,255.06 and 1,787.58 is: 2,681.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.22 : 9,255.06 = 1,787.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.22/9,255.06 = 1,787.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.22x = 9,255.06 × 1,787.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.22x = 16,544,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544,160.15/6,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.29

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