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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.91, 9,373.91 and 2,551.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.91, 9,373.91 and 2,551.39 is: 3,827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.91 : 9,373.91 = 2,551.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.91/9,373.91 = 2,551.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.91x = 9,373.91 × 2,551.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.91x = 23,916,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916,500.23/6,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.31

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