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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.52, 9,377.80 and 2,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.52, 9,377.80 and 2,092.60 is: 3,138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.52 : 9,377.80 = 2,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.52/9,377.80 = 2,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.52x = 9,377.80 × 2,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.52x = 19,623,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,623,984.28/6,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.57

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