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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.90, 9,376.14 and 2,553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.90, 9,376.14 and 2,553.16 is: 3,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.90 : 9,376.14 = 2,553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.90/9,376.14 = 2,553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.90x = 9,376.14 × 2,553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.90x = 23,938,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,785.60/6,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.66

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