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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.88, 9,381.66 and 2,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.88, 9,381.66 and 2,094.45 is: 3,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.88 : 9,381.66 = 2,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.88/9,381.66 = 2,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.88x = 9,381.66 × 2,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.88x = 19,649,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,417.79/6,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.45

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