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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.97, 9,389.96 and 1,877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.97, 9,389.96 and 1,877.43 is: 2,816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.97 : 9,389.96 = 1,877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.97/9,389.96 = 1,877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.97x = 9,389.96 × 1,877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.97x = 17,629,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,629,025.47/6,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.15

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