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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.85, 9,379.68 and 2,092.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.85, 9,379.68 and 2,092.69 is: 3,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.85 : 9,379.68 = 2,092.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.85/9,379.68 = 2,092.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.85x = 9,379.68 × 2,092.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.85x = 19,628,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,628,762.54/6,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.17

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