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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.79, 9,376.32 and 1,868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.79, 9,376.32 and 1,868.33 is: 2,802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.79 : 9,376.32 = 1,868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.79/9,376.32 = 1,868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.79x = 9,376.32 × 1,868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.79x = 17,518,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,059.95/6,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.54

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