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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.29, 9,379.70 and 2,554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.29, 9,379.70 and 2,554.82 is: 3,832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.29 : 9,379.70 = 2,554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.29/9,379.70 = 2,554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.29x = 9,379.70 × 2,554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.29x = 23,963,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,963,403.86/6,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.74

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