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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.66, 9,380.26 and 2,555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.66, 9,380.26 and 2,555.19 is: 3,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.66 : 9,380.26 = 2,555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.66/9,380.26 = 2,555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.66x = 9,380.26 × 2,555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.66x = 23,968,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968,349.74/6,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.30

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