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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.90, 9,385.07 and 1,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.90, 9,385.07 and 1,873.26 is: 2,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.90 : 9,385.07 = 1,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.90/9,385.07 = 1,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.90x = 9,385.07 × 1,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.90x = 17,580,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,666.86/6,255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.25

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