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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.68, 9,380.64 and 2,092.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.68, 9,380.64 and 2,092.91 is: 3,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.68 : 9,380.64 = 2,092.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.68/9,380.64 = 2,092.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.68x = 9,380.64 × 2,092.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.68x = 19,632,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,857.70/6,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.41

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