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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.95, 9,377.96 and 2,553.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.95, 9,377.96 and 2,553.21 is: 3,831.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.95 : 9,377.96 = 2,553.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.95/9,377.96 = 2,553.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.95x = 9,377.96 × 2,553.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.95x = 23,943,901.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943,901.25/6,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.05

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