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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.12, 9,379.72 and 1,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.12, 9,379.72 and 1,870.16 is: 2,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.12 : 9,379.72 = 1,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.12/9,379.72 = 1,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.12x = 9,379.72 × 1,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.12x = 17,541,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,577.16/6,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.25

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