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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.10, 9,376.68 and 2,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.10, 9,376.68 and 2,553.84 is: 3,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.10 : 9,376.68 = 2,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.10/9,376.68 = 2,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.10x = 9,376.68 × 2,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.10x = 23,946,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946,540.45/6,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.77

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