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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.77, 9,377.42 and 1,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.77, 9,377.42 and 1,869.19 is: 2,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.77 : 9,377.42 = 1,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.77/9,377.42 = 1,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.77x = 9,377.42 × 1,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.77x = 17,528,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,132.80/6,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.26

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