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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254, 9,380.76 and 1,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254, 9,380.76 and 1,574.06 is: 2,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254 : 9,380.76 = 1,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254/9,380.76 = 1,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254x = 9,380.76 × 1,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254x = 14,765,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765,879.09/6,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.03

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