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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.68, 9,713.58 and 1,858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.68, 9,713.58 and 1,858.68 is: 2,788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.68 : 9,713.58 = 1,858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.68/9,713.58 = 1,858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.68x = 9,713.58 × 1,858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.68x = 18,054,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,436.87/6,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.04

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