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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.32, 9,376 and 2,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.32, 9,376 and 2,091.32 is: 3,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.32 : 9,376 = 2,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.32/9,376 = 2,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.32x = 9,376 × 2,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.32x = 19,608,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608,216.32/6,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.65

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