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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.02, 9,385.60 and 1,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.02, 9,385.60 and 1,874.52 is: 2,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.02 : 9,385.60 = 1,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.02/9,385.60 = 1,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.02x = 9,385.60 × 1,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.02x = 17,593,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,494.91/6,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.80

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