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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.08, 9,377.86 and 2,553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.08, 9,377.86 and 2,553.32 is: 3,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.08 : 9,377.86 = 2,553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.08/9,377.86 = 2,553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.08x = 9,377.86 × 2,553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.08x = 23,944,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,944,677.50/6,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.49

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