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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.45, 9,382.19 and 1,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.45, 9,382.19 and 1,871.84 is: 2,807.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.45 : 9,382.19 = 1,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.45/9,382.19 = 1,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.45x = 9,382.19 × 1,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.45x = 17,561,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,972.63/6,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.92

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