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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.63, 9,377.33 and 2,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.63, 9,377.33 and 2,091.92 is: 3,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.63 : 9,377.33 = 2,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.63/9,377.33 = 2,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.63x = 9,377.33 × 2,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.63x = 19,616,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616,566.83/6,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.83

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