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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.21, 9,377.84 and 2,559.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.21, 9,377.84 and 2,559.03 is: 3,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.21 : 9,377.84 = 2,559.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.21/9,377.84 = 2,559.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.21x = 9,377.84 × 2,559.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.21x = 23,998,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,998,180.29/6,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.13

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