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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.72, 9,380.52 and 1,870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.72, 9,380.52 and 1,870.62 is: 2,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.72 : 9,380.52 = 1,870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.72/9,380.52 = 1,870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.72x = 9,380.52 × 1,870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.72x = 17,547,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,547,388.32/6,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.36

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