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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.22, 9,378.27 and 1,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.22, 9,378.27 and 1,869.12 is: 2,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.22 : 9,378.27 = 1,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.22/9,378.27 = 1,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.22x = 9,378.27 × 1,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.22x = 17,529,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529,112.02/6,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.11

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