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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.85, 9,376.10 and 2,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.85, 9,376.10 and 2,091.44 is: 3,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.85 : 9,376.10 = 2,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.85/9,376.10 = 2,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.85x = 9,376.10 × 2,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.85x = 19,609,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609,540.13/6,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.59

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