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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.42, 9,383.16 and 1,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.42, 9,383.16 and 1,872.96 is: 2,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.42 : 9,383.16 = 1,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.42/9,383.16 = 1,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.42x = 9,383.16 × 1,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.42x = 17,574,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574,283.35/6,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.45

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