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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.44, 9,376.77 and 2,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.44, 9,376.77 and 2,091.38 is: 3,136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.44 : 9,376.77 = 2,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.44/9,376.77 = 2,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.44x = 9,376.77 × 2,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.44x = 19,610,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610,389.24/6,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.44

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