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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.43, 9,378.66 and 1,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.43, 9,378.66 and 1,869.55 is: 2,804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.43 : 9,378.66 = 1,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.43/9,378.66 = 1,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.43x = 9,378.66 × 1,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.43x = 17,533,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533,873.80/6,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.33

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