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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.73, 9,670.59 and 2,555.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.73, 9,670.59 and 2,555.01 is: 3,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.73 : 9,670.59 = 2,555.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.73/9,670.59 = 2,555.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.73x = 9,670.59 × 2,555.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.73x = 24,708,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708,454.16/6,452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.15

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