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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.74, 9,381.42 and 2,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.74, 9,381.42 and 2,091.96 is: 3,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.74 : 9,381.42 = 2,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.74/9,381.42 = 2,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.74x = 9,381.42 × 2,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.74x = 19,625,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,555.38/6,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.21

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