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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.88, 9,691.50 and 1,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.88, 9,691.50 and 1,843.24 is: 2,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.88 : 9,691.50 = 1,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.88/9,691.50 = 1,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.88x = 9,691.50 × 1,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.88x = 17,863,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,760.46/6,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.34

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