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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.62, 9,379.64 and 1,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.62, 9,379.64 and 1,870.60 is: 2,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.62 : 9,379.64 = 1,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.62/9,379.64 = 1,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.62x = 9,379.64 × 1,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.62x = 17,545,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,554.58/6,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.22

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