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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.08, 9,372.48 and 1,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.08, 9,372.48 and 1,868.16 is: 2,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.08 : 9,372.48 = 1,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.08/9,372.48 = 1,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.08x = 9,372.48 × 1,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.08x = 17,509,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,509,292.24/6,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.45

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