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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.92, 9,374.71 and 2,090.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.92, 9,374.71 and 2,090.46 is: 3,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.92 : 9,374.71 = 2,090.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.92/9,374.71 = 2,090.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.92x = 9,374.71 × 2,090.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.92x = 19,597,456.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,597,456.27/6,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.13

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