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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.04, 9,619.66 and 1,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.04, 9,619.66 and 1,795 is: 2,692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.04 : 9,619.66 = 1,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.04/9,619.66 = 1,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.04x = 9,619.66 × 1,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.04x = 17,267,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,289.70/6,412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.95

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