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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.78, 9,447.54 and 2,550.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.78, 9,447.54 and 2,550.59 is: 3,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.78 : 9,447.54 = 2,550.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.78/9,447.54 = 2,550.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.78x = 9,447.54 × 2,550.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.78x = 24,096,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,096,779.67/6,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.02

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