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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.03, 9,382.55 and 2,094.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.03, 9,382.55 and 2,094.27 is: 3,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.03 : 9,382.55 = 2,094.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.03/9,382.55 = 2,094.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.03x = 9,382.55 × 2,094.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.03x = 19,649,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,592.99/6,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.41

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