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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.28, 9,376.56 and 1,868.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.28, 9,376.56 and 1,868.82 is: 2,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.28 : 9,376.56 = 1,868.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.28/9,376.56 = 1,868.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.28x = 9,376.56 × 1,868.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.28x = 17,523,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,102.86/6,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.12

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