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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.56, 9,381.95 and 2,093.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.56, 9,381.95 and 2,093.79 is: 3,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.56 : 9,381.95 = 2,093.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.56/9,381.95 = 2,093.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.56x = 9,381.95 × 2,093.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.56x = 19,643,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,813.85/6,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.72

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