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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.79, 9,377.82 and 1,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.79, 9,377.82 and 1,869.33 is: 2,804.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.79 : 9,377.82 = 1,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.79/9,377.82 = 1,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.79x = 9,377.82 × 1,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.79x = 17,530,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530,240.26/6,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.04

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