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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,412.68, 9,619.02 and 1,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,412.68, 9,619.02 and 1,795.68 is: 2,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,412.68 : 9,619.02 = 1,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,412.68/9,619.02 = 1,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,412.68x = 9,619.02 × 1,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,412.68x = 17,272,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,681.83/6,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.52

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