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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.96, 9,382.28 and 2,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.96, 9,382.28 and 2,094.36 is: 3,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.96 : 9,382.28 = 2,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.96/9,382.28 = 2,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.96x = 9,382.28 × 2,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.96x = 19,649,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,871.94/6,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.99

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