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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.62, 9,378.54 and 2,092.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.62, 9,378.54 and 2,092.65 is: 3,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.62 : 9,378.54 = 2,092.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.62/9,378.54 = 2,092.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.62x = 9,378.54 × 2,092.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.62x = 19,626,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,626,001.73/6,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.34

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