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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.58, 9,380.22 and 1,870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.58, 9,380.22 and 1,870.42 is: 2,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.58 : 9,380.22 = 1,870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.58/9,380.22 = 1,870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.58x = 9,380.22 × 1,870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.58x = 17,544,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544,951.09/6,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.03

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