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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.44, 9,381.18 and 2,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.44, 9,381.18 and 2,555.68 is: 3,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.44 : 9,381.18 = 2,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.44/9,381.18 = 2,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.44x = 9,381.18 × 2,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.44x = 23,975,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,294.10/6,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.32

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