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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.54, 9,380.31 and 2,554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.54, 9,380.31 and 2,554.94 is: 3,832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.54 : 9,380.31 = 2,554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.54/9,380.31 = 2,554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.54x = 9,380.31 × 2,554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.54x = 23,966,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966,143.10/6,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.41

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