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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.05, 9,373.57 and 2,553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.05, 9,373.57 and 2,553.02 is: 3,829.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.05 : 9,373.57 = 2,553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.05/9,373.57 = 2,553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.05x = 9,373.57 × 2,553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.05x = 23,930,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930,907.94/6,249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.53

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