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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.20, 9,376.38 and 2,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.20, 9,376.38 and 2,554.44 is: 3,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.20 : 9,376.38 = 2,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.20/9,376.38 = 2,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.20x = 9,376.38 × 2,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.20x = 23,951,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951,400.13/6,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.10

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