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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.04, 9,374.61 and 2,556.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.04, 9,374.61 and 2,556.87 is: 3,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.04 : 9,374.61 = 2,556.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.04/9,374.61 = 2,556.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.04x = 9,374.61 × 2,556.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.04x = 23,969,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969,626.99/6,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.89

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