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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.40, 9,266.76 and 1,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.40, 9,266.76 and 1,794.12 is: 2,691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.40 : 9,266.76 = 1,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.40/9,266.76 = 1,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.40x = 9,266.76 × 1,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.40x = 16,625,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,679.45/6,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.81

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