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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.06, 9,380.88 and 2,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.06, 9,380.88 and 2,093.72 is: 3,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.06 : 9,380.88 = 2,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.06/9,380.88 = 2,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.06x = 9,380.88 × 2,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.06x = 19,640,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640,889.17/6,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.50

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