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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.58, 9,380.62 and 1,812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.58, 9,380.62 and 1,812.76 is: 2,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.58 : 9,380.62 = 1,812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.58/9,380.62 = 1,812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.58x = 9,380.62 × 1,812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.58x = 17,004,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004,812.71/6,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.78

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