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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.53, 9,377.52 and 1,870.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.53, 9,377.52 and 1,870.17 is: 2,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.53 : 9,377.52 = 1,870.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.53/9,377.52 = 1,870.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.53x = 9,377.52 × 1,870.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.53x = 17,537,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,537,556.58/6,253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.43

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