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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.69, 9,379.04 and 2,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.69, 9,379.04 and 2,554.28 is: 3,831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.69 : 9,379.04 = 2,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.69/9,379.04 = 2,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.69x = 9,379.04 × 2,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.69x = 23,956,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956,634.62/6,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.41

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