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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.49, 9,381.54 and 2,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.49, 9,381.54 and 2,555.76 is: 3,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.49 : 9,381.54 = 2,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.49/9,381.54 = 2,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.49x = 9,381.54 × 2,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.49x = 23,976,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,976,964.67/6,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.56

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