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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.08, 9,379.62 and 2,555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.08, 9,379.62 and 2,555.31 is: 3,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.08 : 9,379.62 = 2,555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.08/9,379.62 = 2,555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.08x = 9,379.62 × 2,555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.08x = 23,967,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,967,836.78/6,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.97

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