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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.77, 9,256.52 and 1,788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.77, 9,256.52 and 1,788.13 is: 2,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.77 : 9,256.52 = 1,788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.77/9,256.52 = 1,788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.77x = 9,256.52 × 1,788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.77x = 16,551,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,551,861.11/6,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.30

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