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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.74, 9,383.62 and 2,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.74, 9,383.62 and 2,094.77 is: 3,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.74 : 9,383.62 = 2,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.74/9,383.62 = 2,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.74x = 9,383.62 × 2,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.74x = 19,656,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,525.67/6,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.66

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