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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.02, 9,375.57 and 2,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.02, 9,375.57 and 2,091.10 is: 3,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.02 : 9,375.57 = 2,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.02/9,375.57 = 2,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.02x = 9,375.57 × 2,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.02x = 19,605,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,605,254.43/6,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.33

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