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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.55, 9,381.87 and 1,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.55, 9,381.87 and 1,873.26 is: 2,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.55 : 9,381.87 = 1,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.55/9,381.87 = 1,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.55x = 9,381.87 × 1,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.55x = 17,574,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574,681.80/6,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.90

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