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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.65, 9,378.97 and 1,869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.65, 9,378.97 and 1,869.96 is: 2,804.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.65 : 9,378.97 = 1,869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.65/9,378.97 = 1,869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.65x = 9,378.97 × 1,869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.65x = 17,538,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,298.74/6,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.94

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