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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.96, 9,370.10 and 2,552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.96, 9,370.10 and 2,552.16 is: 3,825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.96 : 9,370.10 = 2,552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.96/9,370.10 = 2,552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.96x = 9,370.10 × 2,552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.96x = 23,913,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913,994.42/6,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.04

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