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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.54, 9,378.54 and 2,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.54, 9,378.54 and 2,553.54 is: 3,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.54 : 9,378.54 = 2,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.54/9,378.54 = 2,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.54x = 9,378.54 × 2,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.54x = 23,948,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948,477.03/6,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.20

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