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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.90, 9,377.84 and 2,553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.90, 9,377.84 and 2,553.31 is: 3,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.90 : 9,377.84 = 2,553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.90/9,377.84 = 2,553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.90x = 9,377.84 × 2,553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.90x = 23,944,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,944,472.99/6,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.95

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