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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.22, 9,382.77 and 1,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.22, 9,382.77 and 1,872.12 is: 2,808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.22 : 9,382.77 = 1,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.22/9,382.77 = 1,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.22x = 9,382.77 × 1,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.22x = 17,565,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565,671.37/6,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.61

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