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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.36, 9,379.32 and 2,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.36, 9,379.32 and 2,095.36 is: 3,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.36 : 9,379.32 = 2,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.36/9,379.32 = 2,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.36x = 9,379.32 × 2,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.36x = 19,653,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,653,051.96/6,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.30

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