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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.10, 9,385.74 and 1,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.10, 9,385.74 and 1,875 is: 2,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.10 : 9,385.74 = 1,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.10/9,385.74 = 1,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.10x = 9,385.74 × 1,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.10x = 17,598,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,262.50/6,258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.08

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