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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.58, 9,370.77 and 2,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.58, 9,370.77 and 2,550.54 is: 3,822.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.58 : 9,370.77 = 2,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.58/9,370.77 = 2,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.58x = 9,370.77 × 2,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.58x = 23,900,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,900,523.72/6,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.51

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