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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.58, 9,369.27 and 2,549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.58, 9,369.27 and 2,549.54 is: 3,821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.58 : 9,369.27 = 2,549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.58/9,369.27 = 2,549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.58x = 9,369.27 × 2,549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.58x = 23,887,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,887,352.06/6,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.01

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