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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.72, 9,377.72 and 1,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.72, 9,377.72 and 1,868.08 is: 2,802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.72 : 9,377.72 = 1,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.72/9,377.72 = 1,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.72x = 9,377.72 × 1,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.72x = 17,518,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,331.18/6,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.61

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