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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.90, 9,380.57 and 1,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.90, 9,380.57 and 1,870.26 is: 2,805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.90 : 9,380.57 = 1,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.90/9,380.57 = 1,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.90x = 9,380.57 × 1,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.90x = 17,544,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544,104.85/6,252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.75

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