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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.53, 9,378.79 and 2,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.53, 9,378.79 and 2,091.76 is: 3,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.53 : 9,378.79 = 2,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.53/9,378.79 = 2,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.53x = 9,378.79 × 2,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.53x = 19,618,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,618,149.09/6,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.64

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