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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.58, 9,378.41 and 2,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.58, 9,378.41 and 2,092.62 is: 3,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.58 : 9,378.41 = 2,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.58/9,378.41 = 2,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.58x = 9,378.41 × 2,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.58x = 19,625,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,437.87/6,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.27

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