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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.31, 9,383.09 and 1,874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.31, 9,383.09 and 1,874.10 is: 2,810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.31 : 9,383.09 = 1,874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.31/9,383.09 = 1,874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.31x = 9,383.09 × 1,874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.31x = 17,584,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584,839.60/6,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.74

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