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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.57, 9,377.46 and 2,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.57, 9,377.46 and 2,552.73 is: 3,830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.57 : 9,377.46 = 2,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.57/9,377.46 = 2,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.57x = 9,377.46 × 2,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.57x = 23,938,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,123.47/6,249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.36

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