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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.89, 9,379.35 and 1,870.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.89, 9,379.35 and 1,870.17 is: 2,804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.89 : 9,379.35 = 1,870.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.89/9,379.35 = 1,870.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.89x = 9,379.35 × 1,870.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.89x = 17,540,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540,978.99/6,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.81

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