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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.18, 9,376.16 and 1,868.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.18, 9,376.16 and 1,868.67 is: 2,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.18 : 9,376.16 = 1,868.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.18/9,376.16 = 1,868.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.18x = 9,376.16 × 1,868.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.18x = 17,520,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520,939.56/6,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.82

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