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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.61, 9,377.66 and 2,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.61, 9,377.66 and 2,504.25 is: 3,755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.61 : 9,377.66 = 2,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.61/9,377.66 = 2,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.61x = 9,377.66 × 2,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.61x = 23,484,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,011.32/6,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.28

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