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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.64, 9,378.97 and 2,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.64, 9,378.97 and 2,554.88 is: 3,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.64 : 9,378.97 = 2,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.64/9,378.97 = 2,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.64x = 9,378.97 × 2,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.64x = 23,962,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962,103.96/6,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.32

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