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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.38, 9,382.32 and 2,503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.38, 9,382.32 and 2,503.48 is: 3,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.38 : 9,382.32 = 2,503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.38/9,382.32 = 2,503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.38x = 9,382.32 × 2,503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.38x = 23,488,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,488,450.47/6,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.72

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