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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.62, 9,383.45 and 2,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.62, 9,383.45 and 2,509.10 is: 3,763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.62 : 9,383.45 = 2,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.62/9,383.45 = 2,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.62x = 9,383.45 × 2,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.62x = 23,544,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,014.40/6,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.66

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