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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.81, 9,786.68 and 1,844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.81, 9,786.68 and 1,844.63 is: 2,766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.81 : 9,786.68 = 1,844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.81/9,786.68 = 1,844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.81x = 9,786.68 × 1,844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.81x = 18,052,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,754.60/6,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.79

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