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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.28, 9,381.42 and 2,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.28, 9,381.42 and 2,507.76 is: 3,761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.28 : 9,381.42 = 2,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.28/9,381.42 = 2,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.28x = 9,381.42 × 2,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.28x = 23,526,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,526,349.82/6,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.64

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