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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.58, 9,379.90 and 2,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.58, 9,379.90 and 2,093.62 is: 3,139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.58 : 9,379.90 = 2,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.58/9,379.90 = 2,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.58x = 9,379.90 × 2,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.58x = 19,637,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637,946.24/6,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.77

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