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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.22, 9,379.77 and 1,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.22, 9,379.77 and 1,870.12 is: 2,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.22 : 9,379.77 = 1,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.22/9,379.77 = 1,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.22x = 9,379.77 × 1,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.22x = 17,541,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,295.47/6,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.61

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