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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.69, 9,378.09 and 2,556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.69, 9,378.09 and 2,556.03 is: 3,834.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.69 : 9,378.09 = 2,556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.69/9,378.09 = 2,556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.69x = 9,378.09 × 2,556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.69x = 23,970,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970,661.80/6,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.88

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