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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,405.84, 9,609.14 and 1,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,405.84, 9,609.14 and 1,788.84 is: 2,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,405.84 : 9,609.14 = 1,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,405.84/9,609.14 = 1,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,405.84x = 9,609.14 × 1,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,405.84x = 17,189,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,214.00/6,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.37

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