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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.87, 9,379.13 and 2,093.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.87, 9,379.13 and 2,093.39 is: 3,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.87 : 9,379.13 = 2,093.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.87/9,379.13 = 2,093.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.87x = 9,379.13 × 2,093.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.87x = 19,634,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,135.29/6,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.02

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