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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.10, 9,388.74 and 1,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.10, 9,388.74 and 1,877 is: 2,815.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.10 : 9,388.74 = 1,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.10/9,388.74 = 1,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.10x = 9,388.74 × 1,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.10x = 17,622,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622,664.98/6,260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.08

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