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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.41, 9,377.16 and 1,868.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.41, 9,377.16 and 1,868.95 is: 2,803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.41 : 9,377.16 = 1,868.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.41/9,377.16 = 1,868.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.41x = 9,377.16 × 1,868.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.41x = 17,525,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,525,443.18/6,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.44

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