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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.62, 9,378.94 and 2,506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.62, 9,378.94 and 2,506.10 is: 3,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.62 : 9,378.94 = 2,506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.62/9,378.94 = 2,506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.62x = 9,378.94 × 2,506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.62x = 23,504,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,508.37/6,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.15

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