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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.91, 9,375.41 and 2,552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.91, 9,375.41 and 2,552.39 is: 3,828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.91 : 9,375.41 = 2,552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.91/9,375.41 = 2,552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.91x = 9,375.41 × 2,552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.91x = 23,929,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929,702.73/6,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.81

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