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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,503.93, 9,755.90 and 2,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,503.93, 9,755.90 and 2,555.60 is: 3,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,503.93 : 9,755.90 = 2,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,503.93/9,755.90 = 2,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,503.93x = 9,755.90 × 2,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,503.93x = 24,932,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,932,178.04/6,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.40

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