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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.08, 9,376.98 and 1,871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.08, 9,376.98 and 1,871.16 is: 2,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.08 : 9,376.98 = 1,871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.08/9,376.98 = 1,871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.08x = 9,376.98 × 1,871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.08x = 17,545,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,829.90/6,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.95

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