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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.27, 9,371.33 and 2,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.27, 9,371.33 and 2,091.30 is: 3,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.27 : 9,371.33 = 2,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.27/9,371.33 = 2,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.27x = 9,371.33 × 2,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.27x = 19,598,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,224.67/6,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.58

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