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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.17, 9,382.72 and 1,872.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.17, 9,382.72 and 1,872.46 is: 2,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.17 : 9,382.72 = 1,872.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.17/9,382.72 = 1,872.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.17x = 9,382.72 × 1,872.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.17x = 17,568,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568,767.89/6,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.68

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