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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.52, 9,374.70 and 2,093.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.52, 9,374.70 and 2,093.55 is: 3,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.52 : 9,374.70 = 2,093.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.52/9,374.70 = 2,093.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.52x = 9,374.70 × 2,093.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.52x = 19,626,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,626,403.19/6,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.96

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