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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.94, 9,376.02 and 2,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.94, 9,376.02 and 2,090.88 is: 3,135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.94 : 9,376.02 = 2,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.94/9,376.02 = 2,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.94x = 9,376.02 × 2,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.94x = 19,604,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604,132.70/6,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.69

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