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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.06, 9,376.60 and 2,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.06, 9,376.60 and 2,553.29 is: 3,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.06 : 9,376.60 = 2,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.06/9,376.60 = 2,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.06x = 9,376.60 × 2,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.06x = 23,941,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941,179.01/6,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.94

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