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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,351.76, 9,525.80 and 2,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,351.76, 9,525.80 and 2,455.28 is: 3,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,351.76 : 9,525.80 = 2,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,351.76/9,525.80 = 2,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,351.76x = 9,525.80 × 2,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,351.76x = 23,388,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,388,506.22/6,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.21

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