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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.52, 9,375.21 and 2,552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.52, 9,375.21 and 2,552.49 is: 3,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.52 : 9,375.21 = 2,552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.52/9,375.21 = 2,552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.52x = 9,375.21 × 2,552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.52x = 23,930,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930,129.77/6,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.73

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