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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.64, 9,371.46 and 1,868.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.64, 9,371.46 and 1,868.18 is: 2,802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.64 : 9,371.46 = 1,868.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.64/9,371.46 = 1,868.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.64x = 9,371.46 × 1,868.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.64x = 17,507,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507,527.29/6,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.26

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