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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.60, 9,786.96 and 1,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.60, 9,786.96 and 1,907.60 is: 2,861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.60 : 9,786.96 = 1,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.60/9,786.96 = 1,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.60x = 9,786.96 × 1,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.60x = 18,669,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,604.90/6,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.42

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