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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.24, 9,381.31 and 2,507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.24, 9,381.31 and 2,507.69 is: 3,761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.24 : 9,381.31 = 2,507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.24/9,381.31 = 2,507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.24x = 9,381.31 × 2,507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.24x = 23,525,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,434.46/6,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.52

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