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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.02, 9,785.73 and 1,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.02, 9,785.73 and 1,844.66 is: 2,766.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.02 : 9,785.73 = 1,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.02/9,785.73 = 1,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.02x = 9,785.73 × 1,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.02x = 18,051,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051,344.70/6,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.48

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