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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.81, 9,265.01 and 1,794.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.81, 9,265.01 and 1,794.17 is: 2,691.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.81 : 9,265.01 = 1,794.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.81/9,265.01 = 1,794.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.81x = 9,265.01 × 1,794.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.81x = 16,622,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,947.70/6,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.19

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