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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.85, 9,380.49 and 1,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.85, 9,380.49 and 1,869.94 is: 2,805.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.85 : 9,380.49 = 1,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.85/9,380.49 = 1,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.85x = 9,380.49 × 1,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.85x = 17,540,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540,953.47/6,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.27

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