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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.56, 9,693.84 and 1,845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.56, 9,693.84 and 1,845.56 is: 2,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.56 : 9,693.84 = 1,845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.56/9,693.84 = 1,845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.56x = 9,693.84 × 1,845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.56x = 17,890,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890,563.35/6,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.34

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