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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.49, 9,378.54 and 2,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.49, 9,378.54 and 2,553.76 is: 3,830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.49 : 9,378.54 = 2,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.49/9,378.54 = 2,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.49x = 9,378.54 × 2,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.49x = 23,950,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,540.31/6,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.56

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