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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.90, 9,382.06 and 1,871.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.90, 9,382.06 and 1,871.26 is: 2,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.90 : 9,382.06 = 1,871.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.90/9,382.06 = 1,871.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.90x = 9,382.06 × 1,871.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.90x = 17,556,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556,273.60/6,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.25

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