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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.44, 9,379.93 and 2,554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.44, 9,379.93 and 2,554.97 is: 3,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.44 : 9,379.93 = 2,554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.44/9,379.93 = 2,554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.44x = 9,379.93 × 2,554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.44x = 23,965,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965,439.75/6,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.97

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