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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.24, 9,381.38 and 2,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.24, 9,381.38 and 2,507.72 is: 3,761.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.24 : 9,381.38 = 2,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.24/9,381.38 = 2,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.24x = 9,381.38 × 2,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.24x = 23,525,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,861.72/6,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.59

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