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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.16, 9,346.76 and 1,787.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.16, 9,346.76 and 1,787.91 is: 2,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.16 : 9,346.76 = 1,787.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.16/9,346.76 = 1,787.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.16x = 9,346.76 × 1,787.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.16x = 16,711,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711,165.67/6,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.30

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