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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.65, 9,384.39 and 2,555.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.65, 9,384.39 and 2,555.91 is: 3,835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.65 : 9,384.39 = 2,555.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.65/9,384.39 = 2,555.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.65x = 9,384.39 × 2,555.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.65x = 23,985,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985,656.24/6,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.47

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