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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.67, 9,270.87 and 1,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.67, 9,270.87 and 1,797.47 is: 2,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.67 : 9,270.87 = 1,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.67/9,270.87 = 1,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.67x = 9,270.87 × 1,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.67x = 16,664,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664,102.48/6,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.60

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