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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.38, 9,380.27 and 1,871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.38, 9,380.27 and 1,871.08 is: 2,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.38 : 9,380.27 = 1,871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.38/9,380.27 = 1,871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.38x = 9,380.27 × 1,871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.38x = 17,551,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551,216.82/6,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.68

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