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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.36, 9,381.18 and 2,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.36, 9,381.18 and 2,092.96 is: 3,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.36 : 9,381.18 = 2,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.36/9,381.18 = 2,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.36x = 9,381.18 × 2,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.36x = 19,634,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,434.49/6,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.82

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