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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.20, 9,379.81 and 2,555.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.20, 9,379.81 and 2,555.43 is: 3,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.20 : 9,379.81 = 2,555.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.20/9,379.81 = 2,555.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.20x = 9,379.81 × 2,555.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.20x = 23,969,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969,400.97/6,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.14

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