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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.94, 9,377.91 and 2,553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.94, 9,377.91 and 2,553.53 is: 3,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.94 : 9,377.91 = 2,553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.94/9,377.91 = 2,553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.94x = 9,377.91 × 2,553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.94x = 23,946,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946,727.63/6,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.29

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