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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,503.49, 9,756.70 and 2,555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,503.49, 9,756.70 and 2,555.15 is: 3,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,503.49 : 9,756.70 = 2,555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,503.49/9,756.70 = 2,555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,503.49x = 9,756.70 × 2,555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,503.49x = 24,929,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,929,791.21/6,503.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.29

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