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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.53, 9,383.52 and 1,874.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.53, 9,383.52 and 1,874.17 is: 2,810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.53 : 9,383.52 = 1,874.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.53/9,383.52 = 1,874.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.53x = 9,383.52 × 1,874.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.53x = 17,586,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586,311.68/6,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.42

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