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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.73, 9,695.70 and 1,845.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.73, 9,695.70 and 1,845.73 is: 2,769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.73 : 9,695.70 = 1,845.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.73/9,695.70 = 1,845.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.73x = 9,695.70 × 1,845.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.73x = 17,895,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895,644.36/6,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.05

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