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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.03, 9,379.53 and 1,869.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.03, 9,379.53 and 1,869.39 is: 2,804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.03 : 9,379.53 = 1,869.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.03/9,379.53 = 1,869.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.03x = 9,379.53 × 1,869.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.03x = 17,533,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533,999.59/6,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.53

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