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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.88, 9,379.31 and 2,506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.88, 9,379.31 and 2,506.35 is: 3,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.88 : 9,379.31 = 2,506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.88/9,379.31 = 2,506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.88x = 9,379.31 × 2,506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.88x = 23,507,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,507,817.60/6,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.52

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