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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.27, 9,372.17 and 2,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.27, 9,372.17 and 2,550.42 is: 3,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.27 : 9,372.17 = 2,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.27/9,372.17 = 2,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.27x = 9,372.17 × 2,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.27x = 23,902,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902,976.19/6,248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.53

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