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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.28, 9,379.91 and 2,092.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.28, 9,379.91 and 2,092.51 is: 3,138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.28 : 9,379.91 = 2,092.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.28/9,379.91 = 2,092.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.28x = 9,379.91 × 2,092.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.28x = 19,627,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,627,537.26/6,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.76

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