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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.13, 9,376.90 and 1,868.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.13, 9,376.90 and 1,868.83 is: 2,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.13 : 9,376.90 = 1,868.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.13/9,376.90 = 1,868.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.13x = 9,376.90 × 1,868.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.13x = 17,523,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,803.91/6,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.30

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